Year in review 2024

2024 was a year that had potential to be one of "Hill End's" best years with a full subsoil profile from a very wet January. Sowing conditions were good and the crop was germinating and emerging well up until the 11th of May when a steady 80mm fell. This was problematic for barley and peas which had some seed mortality from sitting in waterlogged soil. Growing conditions through winter were generally good up until 15th September when we were hit with a couple of severe frosts down to minus 7. The impact this had was massive because it occurred right when crops were flowering and as a result had a big impact on yield. All grain crops were taken through to harvest and in the end were a bit better than we initially expected but well under potential yield given the moisture profile we started with. Bring on 2025!