Joe’s new smoker
It was a busy week at the Estate with lots of stakeholders, advisors and contractors on site. Trees were being cut back, holes dug to check for drainage, soil cores were taken to analyse ground strength and further conservation surveys made. Landscapers were looking at appropriate guards to protect the trees from the cattle and Herdsman, John Crutchley was brought in to see whether they would withstand a 1000-kilo bull scratching up and down them! He was already busy as more calves were being born and he prefers to be around to help in case there are any difficulties – John is able to assist personally rather than call in a vet as he has a wealth of experience in this field.