FOR FARMERS, winter can be the absolute worst time of year. Temperatures drop and winds howl day and night, cutting through all they can with their icy sting. Not only that, but minor amounts of sun, possible snow and frequent frosty mornings all have a hand in the deadly game that winter plays.
All of these factors put an enormous strain on farmers, not only making their work much harder to get done, but also with the risk the weather poses to buildings, machinery, animals and crops. We have some useful tips so that you can fully prepare your farm for the creeping cold, and our advertisers are on hand to help make sure you and your farm get through the winter safely.