Michael Watson fothers sheep in a high allotment with haylage and cake.   He paints a picture of the scene in Upper Teesdale, and describes how much the stock means to him.  The talk turns to the changing climate and Michael reveals that 2023 was the first time no hay was made at Stoney Hill.

Michael Watson fothers sheep in a high allotment with haylage and cake. He paints a picture of the scene in Upper Teesdale, and describes how much the stock means to him. The talk turns to the changing climate and Michael reveals that 2023 was the first time no hay was made at Stoney Hill.

Michael Watson fothers sheep in a high allotment with haylage and cake. &nbsp; He paints a picture of the scene in Upper Teesdale, and describes how much the stock means to him.&nbsp; The talk turns to the changing climate and Michael reveals that 2023 was the first time no hay was made at Stoney Hill.&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;

Swaledale Farmer pt.5:  Maar Rain No Hay (Michael Watson part 1).

Voices From The Dales had three series between 2021-2024.&nbsp; It is a mix of fresh interviews and clips from the Dales Countryside Museum's oral history archive.&nbsp; All episodes are 15 minutes and presented by Andrew Fagg from Hawes.&nbsp;

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Voices From The Dales had three series between 2021-2024.  It is a mix of fresh interviews and clips from the Dales Countryside Museum's oral history archive.  All episodes are 15 minutes and presented by Andrew Fagg from Hawes. 

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Swaledale Farmer pt.5: Maar Rain No Hay (Michael Watson part 1).

Swaledale Farmer pt.5: Maar Rain No Hay (Michael Watson part 1).