John Best has enjoyed a fantastic harvest at Acton House Farm, Poyntzpass, Co. Armagh.

“It’s going very well – it’s been as good a harvest as we’ve had in 20 years. We’ve had great growing conditions and we should finish tomorrow, which is well ahead of normal.

“Yields have been good across the board – we’re very pleased.”

Winter wheat was pushing 10t/ha (4t/acre), and Flash oilseed rape had averaged 4t/ha (1.6t/acre) sold.

Winter oats were slightly below average, at 6.9t/ha (2.8t/acre).

“Most people will finish wheat by the end of the week – but spring barley has been slow to ripen.”

After the wheat Mr Best just had beans to cut. “They are still green – they’re just dying off now.”

Crop: Oilseed rape
Variety: Flash
Yield: 4t/ha (1.6t/acre)