Winter is one of the quietest seasons on the farm - my main focus is on general maintenance around the farm, so in the afternoon I carry out any work that needs to be done, such as mending fences around the farm and looking after my machinery. We also make sure the cows’ houses are ready for when it’s too cold and wet for them to be outside. Towards the end of winter we start preparing ourselves and the farm for spring, which is calving season.

In the evenings, we all like to chill out, and maybe watch some television. Recently a lot of my spare time has been taken up with wedding plans, but I don’t mind that! At weekends, I carry out my usual work on the farm, but if I have any spare time I’ll go and watch my old team mates playing rugby, and socialise with them after the game.”