Even future of Brookfield herd came under question

摘要

My family lived in Cardiff but always faithfully listened to The Archers - the everyday tale of country folk - which we then took to be an accurate reflection of country life. It was only when I actually became involved in farming that I realised in those days Ambridge silage-making and harvest always took place at exactly the same time each year, and it never rained. They'd be finished silaging while we were still waiting for the rain to stop, which I thought was taking the Michael a bit. Ambridge didn't have weather and big themes such as BSE were virtually ignored, which meant opportunities to involve and engage public sympathy were missed.