There’s a real shift on the farm at this time of year when the long summer days are filled with harvesting, baling, and trying to make the most of every good weather window.
Right now, one of the biggest jobs is getting the straw harvested and baled. There’s always a sense of urgency when the weather is right—keeping one eye on the forecast and the other on the fields, ready to move quickly and get everything safely gathered in. It’s hard work, but there’s nothing quite like seeing rows of freshly baled straw lined up, ready to come home.
Another big summer tradition is bringing home the turf. It’s one of those jobs that feels deeply woven into Irish farm life—long days loading trailers, hauling it home, and stacking it away for the colder months ahead. Tiring work, but always worth it when your next to the fire on a cold November night.
Of course, alongside the seasonal jobs, the everyday farm routine never stops. The cows still need milking, fences need checking, machinery needs attention, and there’s always another job waiting.
At this time of year, we’re also keeping a particularly close eye on the cows for signs of mastitis. Warmer weather, flies,changing conditions, and the demands of daily milking can create a perfect storm for summer mastits and reduced milk production.Early detection is key, so it’s all about staying observant and making sure any issues are caught quickly.
That’s the reality of life on a working dairy farm—juggling seasonal jobs with the constant responsibility of caring for the animals.
And it’s exactly this kind of real farm life that continues to inspire WAWETS. Every piece of our Irish agriwear and waterproof farm wear is designed and tested in the same conditions we work in every day.
Because if it works here, it’ll work anywhere.
— The WAWETS Family