A trailer for a Heston special

At this time of year it feels like all I do is drive around in search of a half-decent outing. There’s plenty of food out there, even with two-thirds of the stubbles cultivated. There are also plenty of overwintered stubbles, especially wheat ones, which have continued to provide outings in places. The pea stubbles also hold plenty of food, even when cultivated, and should be watched frequently.

“Farms change from the vibrant colours of summer to the dull browns of autumn”

Interestingly, harvest timings have been slightly more normal and more like years of old. For the past three years, the harvest seems to have come and gone in the blink of an eye. This year