Behind the Barn Doors – Episode 6: Harvesting Hay & Haylage at Cantref Adventure Farm
21st Nov 2025
Episode 6: Harvesting Hay & Haylage at Cantref Adventure Farm
Today we are joined by farmer Colin as he tells us all about the Harvesting of Hay & Haylage at Cantref Adventure Farm and how it all works!
Welcome Back Behind the Barn Doors
In Episode 6 of Behind the Barn Doors, we're taking you out to the fields for one of the most important jobs of the farming year — harvesting hay and haylage! Join us as we cut, turn, bale, and store the feed that keeps our animals happy and healthy all year long.
What You'll Learn
- The difference between hay and haylage
- How the harvesting process works from start to finish
- Why timing and weather are so important for a good crop
- How we store feed for our animals at Cantref
In the Farmer’s Words
“Harvesting hay is all about timing — one wrong day of weather can change everything!”
“Good-quality hay and haylage are essential for keeping our animals well-fed through the winter.”
