Spent a lovely couple of hours yesterday helping with the oats harvest for the West Cork CSA.
The continual heavy rain this summer has resulted in the smaller field lodging, which meant we had to harvest by hand and scythe.
It was felt the yield will be good despite one of the wettest summers for years. The oats will need to dry in the field for a few days, then brought in and threshed before being taken for dehusking. Shareholders can expect up to 100 kg of whole oats, which can then be used as animal feed or rolled for porridge.
Thanks to Tom for posting this short film.
