I don't want to tempt fate by bragging about harvest progress and there's a lot more still to do. Further, the forecast for Thursday is wet again. However, I remain astounded by how much can be done in a short time by todays combines.
We are now about half way through our wheat acreage and waiting for the rest to come fit. I just hope next week is as favourable as the last few days.
Yields have been a bit variable - consistent with the conditions in the fields were drilled last autumn. Medium soils that went in dryish at the right time have done well - 10t+/ha. Heavier fields that were drilled when it was too wet have been disappointing. But they were always going to be after last years experience.
At least moistures have been reasonable - some down in the 15% range with maximum levels into the barn at no more than 18% - and drying costs will be contained. Which is just as well with oil prices rising again.
So, a reasonably satisfactory progress report. But it ain't over yet.