“We have been jolly lucky,” he said, explaining that they had managed to get 1,300t of quality wheat into the shed, before the weather deteriorated. “That just leaves around 1,500t out in the field.”

He estimated 25% of the wheat had gone flat, however, they managed to get it in during a brief spell of dry weather.

Yields were quite pleasing, with Charger averaging 8.5t/ha dried, and Claire 9.5t/ha he said.

“Hagbergs held up well, with the better quality crops averaging 200-300, but they have now fallen closer to 150 for crops still in the ground.”

Linseed has been sprayed off today and should be ready for harvest in 7-10 days. Mr Martin is relieved the crop is still standing, but fears the main problem will be from using machinery on wet soils.

He has imposed a strict tractor and trailer policy, limiting the amount of movement across fields. Sharing trailers with neighbours is also a key part of this.

“There is definitely a greater deal of cooperation this season, because of the weather,” he noted. “There is a really good team spirit.”