One of the great privileges of farm life on the Yorkshire Wolds is witnessing the changes the seasons make to the beautiful landscape.

Whilst we couldn’t pick a favourite, “proper” winter weather, including a good few inches of snow, has to be a highlight, along with the clear skies and crisp air.

After such a mild and wet winter so far, we’ve been delighted to experience some of that proper seasonal weather this past week.

Aside from the fact that we get to see beautiful views like the ones in our photographs, the hard frost has other advantages for arable farmers like us.

During a particularly cold spell, disease and pests that could cause problems for our crops in the coming months are killed off, giving us a good start to the growing season.

Having looked at the forecast, it looks as though this cold snap is going to be short lived so let’s hope it’s done the trick!