TIM Lock has harvested 65ha (160 acres) of wheat on his farm near Arundel, West Sussex with promising results.

Einstein was yielding 8.65 t/ha (3.5 t/acre) and Soissons 8.4 t/ha (3.4 t/acre) over the weighbridge, with both having specific weights at 80 kg/hl.

“Yields have been good, but the main concern now is getting the rest of the crop into the barn in reasonable condition.”

As with most farmers, Mr Lock is frustrated by the weather, but today it‘s sunny with strong winds, which is drying the crops quickly.

Mr Lock has another 10 days of harvest if the weather allows it.