VINTAGE MASSEY BALER IN ACTION! HAYMAKING FOR OVER 50 YEARS!

We are nervously going to use my dads classic MF20 for the first time, as it’s our first year since his sudden death that we are running the farm without him
The 1968 baler has been on the farm for many years and it was always a proud moment for my dad dad when he dusted it off and got it going for another year of service!

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  • @craigpacker7171
    @craigpacker7171 Жыл бұрын

    That sure brings back memories of baling hay on hot summer days in the 70s. My father would drive the tractor pulling the baler, and my brothers and I would be on the wagon behind the baler to pull the bales off the baler and stack them on the wagon. It was a BIG job and one we all dreaded. But what a sense of satisfaction when it was all done. Thanks for bringing that memory back, Joanne and Nick. I lost my father on Christmas Day in 2015, and I lost my oldest brother on Tuesday due to COVID. So for a variety of reasons, the content of this video was especially timely--and heartwarming. Again, thank you.

  • @DaleFarm

    @DaleFarm

    Жыл бұрын

    They are the best memories. So sorry to hear of your loss as well. It’s bloody tough x

  • @boathead22000

    @boathead22000

    Жыл бұрын

    @@DaleFarm Did the father pass on?

  • @fion1flatout

    @fion1flatout

    Жыл бұрын

    I also worked with this type of baler in late '70's... The dealer I kept my pony with used to cut all the school fields. Us kids stacked the bales in 8s

  • @garethparr9482
    @garethparr9482 Жыл бұрын

    Who dosnt like an old machine. I love the vintage stuff tractors and implements. The old girl seems to be working just great 👍

  • @DaleFarm

    @DaleFarm

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank you Gareth!

  • @africadreamin
    @africadreamin Жыл бұрын

    Excellent video, your father obviously treasured the baler for to be able to pull it out of the barn, couple it to the tractor, grease it, and bale around two hundred and fifty bales without a broken bale is nothing short of a miracle with such an od baler.

  • @DaleFarm

    @DaleFarm

    Жыл бұрын

    Thankyou Roger. We were delighted. It did feel like fortune was shining on us when everything went to plan! Although it did start raining as we were collecting in the bales! A random 5 min shower which no one had forecast!

  • @suzanneippolito8716
    @suzanneippolito8716 Жыл бұрын

    Love the excitement in your voice...."I'm doing it! I'm baling hay!"

  • @DaleFarm

    @DaleFarm

    Жыл бұрын

    Hehe I really was feeling excited and triumphant!

  • @47flyfisher
    @47flyfisher Жыл бұрын

    From rookies to veterans in one day! Loved seeing the sense of achievement on your faces.😊😊Well done👍👍

  • @DaleFarm

    @DaleFarm

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank you so much Harold , hope you enjoyed the video

  • @moolilyfarm
    @moolilyfarm Жыл бұрын

    Great job bale queen!!! Keep the old baler greased up and it will serve you for your life time. God bless and keep having fun!

  • @DaleFarm

    @DaleFarm

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank you!! Yes definitely going to do our best to look after the old baler well. My dad was proud of it xx

  • @roygregory1250
    @roygregory1250 Жыл бұрын

    Excellent, just like turning back the clock 6o years, wonderful work 👍🚜🐂🐑

  • @DaleFarm

    @DaleFarm

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank you Roy xx

  • @stephencoster9532
    @stephencoster9532 Жыл бұрын

    Hiya Joanna & Nick, Hats off once again to you both I... No hang on, hats thrown in the air, please!!! Very, very well done to you both, dad is not the only one pleased with your work Jo, Nick's look at you spoke chapters about how proud he was too. This took me back to the 60s when I played at helping the local, long-suffering farmers making hay. You remember the old saying, 'Make hay while the sun shines.' Well, you definitely did that and the sun could not have shone brighter for you. I was 11 in 1968 when we moved to Cyprus for three years in June. When we came back I was 14 and far more interested in girls than working on a farm. Dad was in the RAF. So again the farm has moved forward without a hitch, well done to you both for learning on the go, again. Stay safe, Steve...

  • @DaleFarm

    @DaleFarm

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank you so much steve. Yes we both have a good sense of accomplishment that we got through our first solo hay making!!! Thanks for the encouragement it’s always very appreciated xx

  • @stephencoster9532

    @stephencoster9532

    Жыл бұрын

    @@DaleFarm you are always welcome dear lady, you deserve loads of praise for your work and the way you've both stepped up and taken on the farm as the living breathing entity it is. People tend to forget that the farm is a collection of livestock and hay fields, all living, all needing food and water and when necessary medication. Then add the campsite filled with people, and the farm shop helping to feed them. Each part is hard work for seasoned experienced workers, then add that you've had little or no training in most areas, and then look at your results??? WOW!!! Keep on keeping on you two, you've taken on a hell of a load, but you're doing better than anyone could have predicted, and judging by the smiles we see on your tired faces, you are enjoying it, enjoying taking on where dad had to leave it. Yes, he would indeed be proud, or as I believe, He is proud, of you both! Steve xx...

  • @james1c763
    @james1c763 Жыл бұрын

    Well done Jo and Nick, great to see the old piece of kit still doing a good day's work.

  • @DaleFarm

    @DaleFarm

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank you so much James xx

  • @midlandgeordie
    @midlandgeordie Жыл бұрын

    Used to work on a farm 50 years ago hay making!! 5 along the bottom then 4x4..stack!! Holes in trousers at above knee!! Absolutely knackering!!!

  • @DaleFarm

    @DaleFarm

    Жыл бұрын

    Good for the soul ian 😊😊

  • @markb1487
    @markb1487 Жыл бұрын

    We stopped small bales back in the 90s. Brings back some fantastic memories.. But also some bloody hard graft.. We had about 60 acres to do...so roughly 6000 bales....😜🤪🤩💯👍💯🤩

  • @DaleFarm

    @DaleFarm

    Жыл бұрын

    I think we used to do similar acreage back in the good old days as my uncle recalled a similar figure with small bales and our hay barn was chocked full to the brim top and bottom x

  • @markb1487

    @markb1487

    Жыл бұрын

    @@DaleFarm Absolutely..That was when we used be a diary farm(now beef) Milking in a old fashioned ""shipon "" with air line and a milk line across the top of the cows.....Great memories... By the way,,,miss seeing your dad at Bakewell Market...Great character... Always liked talking to him....👍💯👍💯👍💯

  • @amyohl5037
    @amyohl5037 Жыл бұрын

    Uncle sound just like Dad💖🙏

  • @DaleFarm

    @DaleFarm

    Жыл бұрын

    Yeah he definitely is the closest thing I have now to my dad x

  • @johnbourke7528
    @johnbourke7528 Жыл бұрын

    Your father would be very proud. Condolences on his passing.

  • @DaleFarm

    @DaleFarm

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank you John c

  • @Improveng1
    @Improveng1 Жыл бұрын

    Well done Jo and Nick, great to see the old piece of kit still doing a good day's work. Keep her well greased up and I'm sure she'll continue to do so. 😀

  • @DaleFarm

    @DaleFarm

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank you so much Stan

  • @wendyrowland7787
    @wendyrowland7787 Жыл бұрын

    Ohh! That brings back memories of sweaty days. And I had the job of sweeping the stray hay into the next swath. Ideal weather for it for a change. Good move to make shorter bales, for easier handling.

  • @DaleFarm

    @DaleFarm

    Жыл бұрын

    Thanks Wendy! Yes it was fantastic for getting the hay in!!

  • @andrewburr7613
    @andrewburr7613 Жыл бұрын

    Hi Jo..I remember talking to John about the baler and we came to the conclusion that it was best to keep the other one for spares in case the ram fingers break. We had the same machine and vintage..I think ours was made in France. Well done you two.for getting stuck in with these jobs. It was good to back on the campsite back in May.

  • @DaleFarm

    @DaleFarm

    Жыл бұрын

    That’s definitely a good idea to have a scrap one for parts! Thank you Andrew x

  • @williamnunn8847
    @williamnunn8847 Жыл бұрын

    I enjoyed the insight into the machine, and the process of making the bale.

  • @DaleFarm

    @DaleFarm

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank you so much William glad you enjoyed it

  • @Ridehard77
    @Ridehard77 Жыл бұрын

    Joanna and Nick...you did a great job!...and what a great machine!...someday I'll drive that tractor!!💪😎

  • @DaleFarm

    @DaleFarm

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank you Erick!

  • @kimnicholls2384
    @kimnicholls2384 Жыл бұрын

    Hi again Jo If I see aRobin I always say hello to it and imagine it’s my dad come to say I’m still here Lovely thought ❤️

  • @DaleFarm

    @DaleFarm

    Жыл бұрын

    I think the hare has been my most prominent sign Kim. Makes me smile now, I say “there’s dad” x

  • @johncadwallander209
    @johncadwallander209 Жыл бұрын

    Well done love I don't think there is anything you two cannot do now your dad would be proud of you both you have come on in leaps and bounds it takes me back in the days as a youth I am still older than the bailer well done xxxxxx

  • @DaleFarm

    @DaleFarm

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank you so much John! It’s been super daunting at times to take on so much , but somehow we are managing to get it done and we love that sense of achievement in overcoming

  • @gedhuffadine1873
    @gedhuffadine1873 Жыл бұрын

    Brill to see, they were all like this when I was young, then bale carting, sore hands from the hairey bale twine!

  • @DaleFarm

    @DaleFarm

    Жыл бұрын

    Yep!! You never forget the hands and scratched arms and legs! Prickles!

  • @limekilnfarm9657
    @limekilnfarm9657 Жыл бұрын

    Very tidy job. Well done Dale farm hay making team. Lovely to see your Uncle there for advise and support. It’s always rewarding getting it in. This year for you guys must feel more so than ever 👌

  • @DaleFarm

    @DaleFarm

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank you, yes definitely a good sense of achievement and a relief !! Then you can focus on the next challenge ahead!

  • @JudyHart1
    @JudyHart1 Жыл бұрын

    We’ll done you two, another accomplishment.

  • @DaleFarm

    @DaleFarm

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank you Judy x

  • @paulthompson8467
    @paulthompson8467 Жыл бұрын

    You and Nick are flying at haymaking keep up the good work and keep your machinery well oiled and greased and it will last another lifetime 👍

  • @DaleFarm

    @DaleFarm

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank you Paul’ yes definitely going to be being vigilant with oil and grease!

  • @robertadriver6931
    @robertadriver6931 Жыл бұрын

    A job well done, Jo & Nick, be proud of yourselves. It was probably a job you weren't looking forward to doing but once you got going, your fears settled & you both had an exciting & satisfying day. Congrats on your achievements. Your dad would be watching, with tears of joy in his eyes. Bless you both.

  • @DaleFarm

    @DaleFarm

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank you Roberta, yes exactly , we had a lot of worried and nervous feelings but we got there and feint accomplished which gives more confidence for future xx

  • @robertgreene7653
    @robertgreene7653 Жыл бұрын

    and before we knew it, all those small steps equaled a mile, maybe even two. best wishes for you all.

  • @DaleFarm

    @DaleFarm

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank you so much Robert x

  • @tammysarrazin7078
    @tammysarrazin7078 Жыл бұрын

    i think you and Nick are really doing your dad proud hugssss

  • @DaleFarm

    @DaleFarm

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank you my lovely x

  • @beeamerica5024
    @beeamerica5024 Жыл бұрын

    Mechanized farming with a good old Massey Ferguson can't beat that 👍😉🐝

  • @DaleFarm

    @DaleFarm

    Жыл бұрын

    Yep I think so too! Thank you!

  • @haroldjones4309
    @haroldjones4309 Жыл бұрын

    Fare play to you all , your doing a cracking job, steady as you go the old kit can still do a good job, you could do with a bale sledge makes collecting bale a bit easier, keep the good work up and keep your videos coming😄

  • @DaleFarm

    @DaleFarm

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank you Harold , we actually do have a bale sledge but it wasn’t in a very handy place when it was needed so we managed fine without it! Dad used to use it though!

  • @donnellykieranj
    @donnellykieranj Жыл бұрын

    Absolutely fantastic joanna. I've seen a few of your earlier videos but you seem to have lost your dad since. Many commiserations, may he rest in peace. You're doing him proud though. So fantastic to see. You and Nick keep it up.

  • @DaleFarm

    @DaleFarm

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank you Kieran, it’s a strange year without my dad but we keep plodding on and trying to do him proud xx

  • @andrewgarnham3398
    @andrewgarnham3398 Жыл бұрын

    Well done you smashed it your dad looking on will be so proud 😀

  • @DaleFarm

    @DaleFarm

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank you Andrew xx

  • @martingillooly1744
    @martingillooly1744 Жыл бұрын

    Thanks Joanne nice to see that you are doing well. And great to see the old baler working

  • @DaleFarm

    @DaleFarm

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank you Martin , delighted with it x

  • @briancronin8476
    @briancronin8476 Жыл бұрын

    Hey! Brilliant stuff.. Brings back memories of being a kid and shaking out the bales that didn't tie so they could be pick up again.. 😂Oh to be a kid again.. Great video guys.. 👌

  • @DaleFarm

    @DaleFarm

    Жыл бұрын

    Hehe Brian that’s naughty ! Definitely wish I could go back to be a kid again too some days x

  • @michaelstaunton1632
    @michaelstaunton1632 Жыл бұрын

    Well done you & Nick once again in another challenge of hay making etc ye will have learned a lot now & can be very proud of yourselves 👍👍👍

  • @DaleFarm

    @DaleFarm

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank you so much Michael ! And now onto the next challenge!

  • @lazeppelin1
    @lazeppelin1 Жыл бұрын

    I remember baling hay back in the 70’s with an old ‘New Holland #68 ‘ baler. Those were some miserable hot days. Nice to see the old baler put to work again.

  • @DaleFarm

    @DaleFarm

    Жыл бұрын

    It wasn’t easy in the heat but thankfully it clouded over which helps because it was baking!!

  • @trucker9462
    @trucker9462 Жыл бұрын

    Looks like you've mastered the bailing. Keep on top of the greasing.

  • @DaleFarm

    @DaleFarm

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank you! Yes we will do our best to keeep her in good order x

  • @steveharte910
    @steveharte910 Жыл бұрын

    Nice one! I see that the 52 got a break from the job. More comfortable with the 952 no doubt. The pto linkage from the cab needs lubricating down under the cab inside the right rear wheel it will make the pto way easier to use. Great work. The boss is smiling down on ye!.

  • @DaleFarm

    @DaleFarm

    Жыл бұрын

    Thanks so much Steve! Think we are going to try and get the old tractor out for muck spreading! We still haven’t gotten much chance to use it yet!

  • @smalldairyfarmer
    @smalldairyfarmer Жыл бұрын

    Really enjoyed that baler looking mighty keep up the good work 👏

  • @DaleFarm

    @DaleFarm

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank you David x

  • @tammysarrazin7078
    @tammysarrazin7078 Жыл бұрын

    cool to watch a old machine work nice if not better than some of the new ones hugsssss

  • @DaleFarm

    @DaleFarm

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank you ! Definitely exciting to watch and use x

  • @johnspall6039
    @johnspall6039 Жыл бұрын

    Lovely video, this takes me back to when I first started in livestock farming, at 16, now 73 and retired, my how time flies when you're having fun! so many changes in farming and not always for the good. This is why I love seeing your videos, working the land with your sheep, your Dad would be so proud of you both. Looking forward to your next vid.

  • @DaleFarm

    @DaleFarm

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank you so much John, progress can be good but the old ways were also fantastic xx

  • @SAB_Agri
    @SAB_Agri Жыл бұрын

    Enjoyed this vid Jo and John’s old mf20 done the job, they are a very slow baler, I have few sq balers but I baled 600 with our old mf20 this year without a missed bale.. 🤙🤙👍👍

  • @DaleFarm

    @DaleFarm

    Жыл бұрын

    That’s fantastic! Glad to hear it! I do love the old machines

  • @terrynoland487
    @terrynoland487 Жыл бұрын

    Another excellent video showing vintage equipment can still get the job done

  • @DaleFarm

    @DaleFarm

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank you Terry! Yes we love using vintage machinery it’s good fun!

  • @lionelmarytravels6003
    @lionelmarytravels6003 Жыл бұрын

    Seemed a little odd that you began on the third row in from the hedge. You were dropping bales where they were in the way for the next pass. That involved moving each one by hand. I used a baler similar to yours back in the early 60s. Spent most of the day praying that the knotters would go wrong. There’s nothing worse than some loose bales coming out the back. Hay baling is usually a hot dusty job, but I notice Nick is still wearing gloves. The best way to toughen up your hands is to keep them bare. A bale crook is a very useful tool. I’m sure your dad must have had one. We also towed a sledge behind with someone stood on it stacking the bales in sixes, before pushing them off the back. But you’re doing a great job Jo. xx

  • @DaleFarm

    @DaleFarm

    Жыл бұрын

    Thanks Lionel

  • @brendanmckenna1983
    @brendanmckenna1983 Жыл бұрын

    Good job with the M F 20 Just balled 2000 bales last week with same baler never missed one .Always give it time and keep up the good work

  • @DaleFarm

    @DaleFarm

    Жыл бұрын

    That’s brilliant! Thank you for watching the video Brendan

  • @colmanlong1032
    @colmanlong1032 Жыл бұрын

    What a wonderful videosomeone is smiling,doing a great job,them bales look pretty good,maybe a new set of tyres for the baler.😊.

  • @DaleFarm

    @DaleFarm

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank you so much! Yes we can keep an eye out for some tyres!

  • @robertallen3441
    @robertallen3441 Жыл бұрын

    Great to see a MF 20 baler again. Used to work on them in the 1970 /80s. Make sure the drive chains are kept tight and oiled, the knotters are kept clean and the knives are sharp. The PTO guards need some attention, would hate to see anyone getting hurt.

  • @DaleFarm

    @DaleFarm

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank you Robert , appreciate the tips as well 👍

  • @johnnydale6515
    @johnnydale6515 Жыл бұрын

    Cheers Nick and well done Nick and Joanna

  • @DaleFarm

    @DaleFarm

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank you so much x

  • @amyohl5037
    @amyohl5037 Жыл бұрын

    I was all a jitters as Nick started the bailer. Magnificent progress to you all.

  • @DaleFarm

    @DaleFarm

    Жыл бұрын

    God I was so nervous !!

  • @robscarlett321
    @robscarlett321 Жыл бұрын

    We always raked up again after bailing, suprising how much you get second time round. Lovely to see you both getting another job under your belts and making a real good job of it.

  • @DaleFarm

    @DaleFarm

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank you Rob! Yes I was determined to get as much as we could, precious hay!!

  • @trapperbob8812
    @trapperbob8812 Жыл бұрын

    Those older Balers were the best. Joanna you have come full circle . Continued good hay weather for you. Always enjoy your videos.

  • @DaleFarm

    @DaleFarm

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank you so much! We learned a lot in the last month. And now onto august and a new month of challenges!

  • @keithdonaldson5573
    @keithdonaldson5573 Жыл бұрын

    What a beautiful video, thank you for sharing it, we have adopted you as part of our family, and we are extremely proud of you Nick and Uncle Robert and what you’ve accomplished. Joanna your dad would be extremely proud, and beaming with pride in the way the progression that you’ve made, and keeping the integrity of the farm, and the heart of who you are and your family history; it’s a beautiful story. ❤️🙏🏼

  • @DaleFarm

    @DaleFarm

    Жыл бұрын

    Aw thank you so much Keith , reading that made my heart very warm x

  • @stevengajardo4160
    @stevengajardo4160 Жыл бұрын

    Well done guys it's not easy when you have to learn on the job.

  • @DaleFarm

    @DaleFarm

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank you Steven! We have done a lot of picking up new skills this year!

  • @edwardconnolly8580
    @edwardconnolly8580 Жыл бұрын

    I must say great job I started baling on a stud farm in Ireland when I was 14 the next year I knew everything about baling to service the machine and grease points fairplay to you both your father would be oh so proud of both well done 👏 I mean that

  • @DaleFarm

    @DaleFarm

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank you so much Edward , we were very thankful it went well and we have a bit more knowledge and confidence going forward! The unknown can be scary and haymaking felt very daunting!

  • @edwardconnolly8580

    @edwardconnolly8580

    Жыл бұрын

    I'm impressed well done next year will be so much easier for you both sorry I forgot your husbands name he's actually getting settled into it to very easy it will come natural to you both best wishes great videos my daughter loves them tks x

  • @edwardconnolly8580

    @edwardconnolly8580

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank you much appreciated upwards and forward well done 👏

  • @paulsteward6094
    @paulsteward6094 Жыл бұрын

    Jo and nick it is a pleasure to be able to watch what you do it's a tribute to see how dad taught you I think he was looking down and smiling what a good team I have left to carry on at dale farm and for a good looking girl not afraid to get in and do what you do with nick the A team goes from strength to strength well done stay well and safe .👍♥️XX.

  • @DaleFarm

    @DaleFarm

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank you Paul, it was quite a nerve wracking day to use the baler but we were really pleased we managed do it’ x

  • @vinylrevolutions9718
    @vinylrevolutions9718 Жыл бұрын

    Super video Joanna. Loved seeing the old baler doing a great job. I love the way you get stuck in and do the jobs that need doing. It must have been a great feeling to see the bales dotted around the field and then stacked on the trailer. Good job well done. You are doing your Dad’s memory proud!

  • @DaleFarm

    @DaleFarm

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank you! Yes it really was a good feeling to complete a task that had been in the back of my mind for a while, then the front of my mind feeling very daunted! The weather was kind so very blessed

  • @corkion
    @corkion Жыл бұрын

    well done .50 yrs old wow

  • @stubuddle5561
    @stubuddle5561 Жыл бұрын

    Well done again you two. Nice to see the old baler running and doing a good job. He would be so proud of you. God bless ♥♥❤

  • @DaleFarm

    @DaleFarm

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank you so much Stu xx

  • @kerrysupporter
    @kerrysupporter Жыл бұрын

    Good job with the baker. And no break downs. A miracle.

  • @DaleFarm

    @DaleFarm

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank you Very thankful indeed

  • @kernowgirl53
    @kernowgirl53 Жыл бұрын

    Your dad would be so proud of you 🌝💖

  • @DaleFarm

    @DaleFarm

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank you 😊

  • @pauldoherty5426
    @pauldoherty5426 Жыл бұрын

    You two should be proud of yourselves I'm sure your dad is smiling down a very proud man ❤

  • @DaleFarm

    @DaleFarm

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank you so much Paul! Yes we definitely are proud we are managing to keep things going! Appreciate your encouragement x

  • @ejharrop1416
    @ejharrop1416 Жыл бұрын

    Brilliant, the field is looking so tidy too! Dad is always there, watching from within your soul and heart. Chuffed might be an understatement, beaming may be more like it. The baler is working to perfection and will last another 50 years, with grease and care about all the spinning bits. Thank you, take care and peace out!!!

  • @DaleFarm

    @DaleFarm

    Жыл бұрын

    I hope so! thankyou! Xx

  • @christineroerty2534
    @christineroerty2534 Жыл бұрын

    You both are marvelous, Jo and Nick. So happy for you. Dale farm lives on.

  • @DaleFarm

    @DaleFarm

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank you christine xxx

  • @casto-
    @casto- Жыл бұрын

    Nick said exactly what I was going to say 👍👍. You’ve all done really well, you put dry stuff into a bale… that’s all you need to do and I’m sure the cows and sheep will be grateful in winter!

  • @DaleFarm

    @DaleFarm

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank you, sometimes Nick talks sense hehe But yeah it seemed like good hay and the animals will defo enjoy (wasting it) haha little sods

  • @noelkeane5603
    @noelkeane5603 Жыл бұрын

    Many Congratulations to you both on a job well done. You really embraced hay making from cutting to storing the bales in the barn, of course under the watchful eye of uncle and no doubt Dad from above. Take a really big bow!! 👏👏👏

  • @DaleFarm

    @DaleFarm

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank you Noel , We are definitely feeling relief and a good sense of achievement that we have got the hay in!! And hopefully it will be enough for whatever lies ahead! X

  • @TheProjectGuy194
    @TheProjectGuy194 Жыл бұрын

    home you had plenty of shear bolts for the baler. my dad had a MF 20 years ago an a good baler but Couldn't rush them. Great video.

  • @DaleFarm

    @DaleFarm

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank you so much

  • @paulweston2326
    @paulweston2326 Жыл бұрын

    Nice to see the John I Fearn sticker still on the old girl

  • @DaleFarm

    @DaleFarm

    Жыл бұрын

    Hey Paul , we love the baler! Hope we can keep her going a few more years yet!!

  • @paulweston2326

    @paulweston2326

    Жыл бұрын

    @@DaleFarm Yep i've got one too, not used it for a few years, dad used to work at fearns, happy memories of going there in school holidays

  • @corkion
    @corkion Жыл бұрын

    my late brother in law family are famers when they use bail .they use pike the bales up on the trailer hard work it was .and then all of to the pub for a cold pints of cider

  • @thorpaigeboxerscockerspani9588
    @thorpaigeboxerscockerspani9588 Жыл бұрын

    Well done 👏 🙌 to you both for achieving what you’ve done once again!! Love the “vintage” tractors and accessories that go with it and now I’ve just realised I’ve called myself vintage too 🤦‍♀️🤣. Fabulous guys

  • @DaleFarm

    @DaleFarm

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank you so much for watching and for th encouragement

  • @charleshart6992
    @charleshart6992 Жыл бұрын

    Another excellent Dale Farm update Joanna - great to see the baler in action, great job - well done!!

  • @DaleFarm

    @DaleFarm

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank you so much Charles

  • @colinmayes9446
    @colinmayes9446 Жыл бұрын

    I think all of your fans will be delighted and so pleased for you, it was good to watch, and I am sure I could smell that lovely hay over here in East Anglia, well done both of you and Uncle Peter, thank you.👍👍👍.

  • @DaleFarm

    @DaleFarm

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank you Colin, the smell was quite fantastic and we really enjoyed getting the hay made, the fact it went smoothly made a huge difference!!

  • @colinmayes9446

    @colinmayes9446

    Жыл бұрын

    @@DaleFarm 👍👍👍

  • @eddiek0507
    @eddiek0507 Жыл бұрын

    Great Video Joanne, That baler is fantastic!! It's producing some lovely bales for it's age. I love to see old things still in working use. Sometimes you just can't beat the old machines. It reminds me of the saying "if it's not broke, don't fix it"...🙂👍🏻👍🏻

  • @DaleFarm

    @DaleFarm

    Жыл бұрын

    I agree Eddie I love the old machinery and tractors too , they are charming ! And when they go well it’s amazing x

  • @richardhughes6353
    @richardhughes6353 Жыл бұрын

    This reminds me of the first time we made hay in 25 years on our farm. My grandfather made silage towards the later part of his life because it was easyer for him. Hard to believe that this was me 9 years ago. Looking back i wished I had taken more videos of that day.

  • @DaleFarm

    @DaleFarm

    Жыл бұрын

    Hey Richard , yes I am glad I have the videos and photos from the times my dad was still here as they are very precious now x

  • @bluethru808
    @bluethru808 Жыл бұрын

    Yes guys!! 💪💪 you seem to take everything in your stride, and go from strength to strength…..it’s admirable!! You’ve worked your butts off but there’s no feeling like it, when the forage is in and you know you can relax, the stock will be fine through the winter thanks to your hard graft. Lucky to have uncle Peter to hand, a bit of support and a few pointers always help.

  • @DaleFarm

    @DaleFarm

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank you so much! The next step is get the lambs successfully sold and get a new bull for the highlands . But yes working hard and accomplishing things is very rewarding xx

  • @ross6343
    @ross6343 Жыл бұрын

    Joanna...you and Nick should be well proud [especially you]...and your Dad is well chuffed with a BIG smile! That MF 20 [along with the 15] launched around 1963 and my Grandpap John bought a new 20 in '64. We'd hook a bale wagon to the 20 and I spent three summers with bale hook in hand staking bales before going off to Uni. One tip for that 20 - grease it at the end of the day and then check the grease fittings first thing the next morning to see if you can pump more grease in. 200+ bales with no break downs - that 20 is an amazing piece of kit in good running order! Enjoyed the video - thank you. Cheers...

  • @DaleFarm

    @DaleFarm

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank you ross , yes it seems we need to not be too sparing with the grease , The baler did amazingly well! Chuffed

  • @matthewsmithurst6669
    @matthewsmithurst6669 Жыл бұрын

    Glad it’s up and running, it just came back to me of the years 2013/14 when I made hay with the mf20b, it’s almost hypnotic. Credit to your dad for keeping it in good condition 👍

  • @DaleFarm

    @DaleFarm

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank you so much Matthew , I think he did look after it good! We will do our best to do the same.

  • @multipower617
    @multipower617 Жыл бұрын

    Well done with the baler

  • @DaleFarm

    @DaleFarm

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank you so much

  • @gogglet72
    @gogglet72 Жыл бұрын

    Well done Jo and Nick I'm sure your dad would be very proud of you today and every day your doing a fantastic job.

  • @DaleFarm

    @DaleFarm

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank you so much xx

  • @grahamsecker4029
    @grahamsecker4029 Жыл бұрын

    Thank you for bringing back memories of an old baler working. That was a fantastic video i wish you all the very very best for the future in farming.

  • @DaleFarm

    @DaleFarm

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank you so much Graham im glad you enjoyed the video x

  • @colinhepworth7920
    @colinhepworth7920 Жыл бұрын

    It's great to see a MF 20 at work again, I had one for years, it brought back a lot of memories from when I used to farm in North Yorkshire! and at last someone on you tube who rakes up the bits of hay left by the baler! it might not seem much, but it doesn't take much to make a bale and keeps the fields looking clean and tidy. When you are swinging the baler to its work position instead of pushing / pulling it put the cord from the pin in the cab and pull the pin from there while turning left and it should change over, or a 'chock' of wood in front of the wheel will do the same and behind the wheel to swing it back to transport.

  • @DaleFarm

    @DaleFarm

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank you Colin, ahh glad it brought back good memories! Yes I was determined to pick up as much hay as I could.‘it’s precious stuff!

  • @Thomas-cp6qe
    @Thomas-cp6qe Жыл бұрын

    Well done guys that looked hard work but also very satisfying in the sense of following in your Dad's tradition. Also, for the actual physical effort made by you all. So, your Dad lives on through the Massey Ferguson. A true agricultural artefact still going strong. Thanks for sharing some sunshine.

  • @DaleFarm

    @DaleFarm

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank you Thomas , yes in everything we do, my dad lives on doesn’t he. It means a lot to me xxx

  • @kelvinpipe4339
    @kelvinpipe4339 Жыл бұрын

    Well done guys, not afraid to have a go and doing well and learning. It's great fun !👍❤

  • @DaleFarm

    @DaleFarm

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank you so much Kelvin! Yes we can’t let fear of the unknown hold us back x

  • @andyg2959
    @andyg2959 Жыл бұрын

    Great to see , well done to all of you !

  • @DaleFarm

    @DaleFarm

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank you so much andy x

  • @dannyireland2496
    @dannyireland2496 Жыл бұрын

    Great job done fair play to you both you can be proud of what you've achieved Joanna and Nick be nice to see the 135 on the baler two vintage machines working 👍🙏

  • @DaleFarm

    @DaleFarm

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank you Danny, yes next time we will definitely try the 135 and see how it goes!!

  • @kelvingravel8699
    @kelvingravel8699 Жыл бұрын

    Hi Joanna great video again thanks all i can say is you have done a awesome job you should be so proud of yourself, im sure your dad is looking down and has a smile a mile wide and is so proud of you, take care and stay safe 👍 😊.

  • @DaleFarm

    @DaleFarm

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank you so much Kelvin! ❤️ dad is my guardian Angel

  • @antonyfarming
    @antonyfarming Жыл бұрын

    Awesome job Nick and Jo so proud of you both 🥰

  • @DaleFarm

    @DaleFarm

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank you Antony xx

  • @philipbutler9404
    @philipbutler9404 Жыл бұрын

    Great Job Jo love the bailer well love everything about that video, Dad would of bee proud of you & Nick taking over the farm well done.

  • @DaleFarm

    @DaleFarm

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank you so much Philip I’m glad you enjoyed it

  • @JohnWood-tk1ge
    @JohnWood-tk1ge Жыл бұрын

    Your doing a great job! Well tomorrow is the big day for my niece, I have to have her at JFK airport for 3:30 am to go through everything to get on her flight to Grenada to start Veterinary college.

  • @DaleFarm

    @DaleFarm

    Жыл бұрын

    Ahh I’ll be wishing you both good luck on this new adventure!

  • @JohnWood-tk1ge

    @JohnWood-tk1ge

    Жыл бұрын

    @@DaleFarm thanks, I’ll need it New York City at that time of the morning!

  • @purplerunner1715
    @purplerunner1715 Жыл бұрын

    Another awesome job, well done. So awesome that Peter don't shy away from helping out, cheers.

  • @DaleFarm

    @DaleFarm

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank you! Uncle peter was a really lovely support with it that day and the day prior as we looked the machine over

  • @jeffweier4824
    @jeffweier4824 Жыл бұрын

    Well done Joanna and Nick. The bale density looks spot on. The baler did a top job. Even though it's a 1968 (still a lot younger than me😁) the mechanical principal is exactly the same in the latest models. The only differences being they're quicker and a bit smoother operating. The bales that your baler does is as good if not better and I have baled hay since I was 14. You are doing the farm, yourself and your Dad proud, Joanna. Great work.

  • @DaleFarm

    @DaleFarm

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank you so much Jeff. I don’t know much about modern balers but I do love the simplicity and rugged nature of older systems!

  • @jeffweier4824

    @jeffweier4824

    Жыл бұрын

    Exactly right Joanna. They're robust, were so well made and most importantly it's doing everything you need it to do in your farming operation.

  • @ianmarshall170
    @ianmarshall170 Жыл бұрын

    My granddad bought one of these I think it’s a Massey Twenty they we’re a good baler in hay but we could never bale straw dense enough & had light bales, we pulled it with a 1967 Ford 4000 great tractor & still going now with a Lamboune cab.

  • @DaleFarm

    @DaleFarm

    Жыл бұрын

    The bales are quite light but they are consistent and they do the job for us

  • @ianmarshall170

    @ianmarshall170

    Жыл бұрын

    I also remember they had a laminated wooden pusher my dad thought he could replace these with 3/4 ply but they broke virtually straight away the laminated ones were quite expensive.

  • @andytaylor9790
    @andytaylor9790 Жыл бұрын

    Another wonderful video,I'm sure your dad would have a big happy smile on his face seeing you baling and doing such an awesome job of keeping the farm ticking over,respect to you all :)

  • @DaleFarm

    @DaleFarm

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank you so much andy! Yes I try and picture what dad would be saying and his face. He would be beaming for sure x

  • @traceyrobinson7554
    @traceyrobinson7554 Жыл бұрын

    We are all really proud of both your doing a brilliant job I well done

  • @DaleFarm

    @DaleFarm

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank you so much Tracey x

  • @user-rw2um8ro2p
    @user-rw2um8ro2p Жыл бұрын

    Great video Joanne that baler is a brilliant piece of kit your dad looked after it very well I’m delighted for you and nick yous are doing a excellent job your dad would be very proud

  • @DaleFarm

    @DaleFarm

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank you so very much

  • @rjhgardenservices8292
    @rjhgardenservices8292 Жыл бұрын

    Well done massive achievement I’m sure your dad would be super proud March on with the great work your doing 👌👌

  • @DaleFarm

    @DaleFarm

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank you so much, means a lot that we can keep things going as dad would have wanted

  • @paulspokes4594
    @paulspokes4594 Жыл бұрын

    Well done both of you. Your dad taught you well. Keep up the good work x

  • @DaleFarm

    @DaleFarm

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank you so much Paul xx

  • @scottkrieger4701
    @scottkrieger4701 Жыл бұрын

    Your doing a great job keep up all the hard work it all shows ,also your dad would be very proud of his baby girl.

  • @DaleFarm

    @DaleFarm

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank you so very much scott x

  • @kimnicholls2384
    @kimnicholls2384 Жыл бұрын

    Hi Jo and Nick Cheers 🍻 to you both on a great day’s bailing Well done Yes a very satisfying job that was Your dad would definitely be watching you and chuckling to himself. He watches over you always. I like to think my dad watches over me too ❤️❤️ Your uncle Peter also takes care of you and helps you as best he can which is nice. I cooked your chilli tonight for dinner Delicious it was too Have a good weekend Love Kim x x

  • @DaleFarm

    @DaleFarm

    Жыл бұрын

    Hi Kim, our daddies are angels watching over for sure. I know my dad wouldn’t have wanted to leave me, and I see signs that he is around. I am due a sign actually !! We enjoyed our beer after a good day with the hay. Lots of love and yumm beef chili sounds good Iv had beef stew this week as it’s been cooler and feels a bit more like autumn!

  • @gerryoconnor8751
    @gerryoconnor8751 Жыл бұрын

    Beautiful hay guys, well done 👏 ✔

  • @DaleFarm

    @DaleFarm

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank you Gerry x

  • @seamusm84
    @seamusm84 Жыл бұрын

    Lovely looking hay it's nice to have the weather on our side this year. I've been catching up on your videos you and Nick are doing amazing job your Dad would be so proud great job and keep up the excellent work there.

  • @DaleFarm

    @DaleFarm

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank you so much Seamus, yeah good weather for the hay .. and we have had some rain now much needed for the grass

  • @johanvantrier
    @johanvantrier Жыл бұрын

    Thanks for downscaling the bailing.

  • @DaleFarm

    @DaleFarm

    Жыл бұрын

    Welcome c