Recent heavy rainfall, following as it does the wettest spring and summer on record in the UK, has led to more flooding, waterlogging and generally created challenging conditions across swathes of the country.

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Throughout the country, farmers harvesting maize silage and root crops have struggled with persistent wetness this year. Heavy rainfall, in combination with cool temperatures, has created difficult field conditions and precipitated official warnings to keep roads mud-free.  

Although many farmers have access to flotation tyres to help cope with the worst of the weather’s effects, there have been reports that some farmers have resorted to using manure spreaders to gather silage from fields. Given the current conditions, and the promise of more adverse weather to come over the weekend and into next week, farmers in affected areas are understandably concerned about the impact on harvesting and cultivation activities.

Are you struggling to stay afloat this winter? Are flotation tyres adequate to deal with conditions in your area? Have you been forced to rely on your own initiative to get by? Let us know. Whether you are harvesting maize or roots, sowing or grazing livestock, share your thoughts and advice Tweet us @farmingonline #waterlogged

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