Saol na Feirme

Due to continued adverse weather, David has delayed the sowing of his barley by two months, falling behind his original timetable. At the same time, Úna is carrying out her planting work outdoors, in the open field, beyond the protection of the polytunnels.

The piece in question is a television programme presented as an episode. It follows the routine of a farming operation, focusing on the day‑to‑day decisions made by the characters involved. The format is that of a typical episode, giving viewers a clear snapshot of activities on the farm during a particular period. In this installment, David finds himself planting his barley crop two months later than planned. The delay isn’t a matter of choice; it’s forced by a spell of particularly bad weather that has persisted longer than expected. Meanwhile, Úna is out in the open, continuously carrying out her planting work beyond the shelter of the polytunnels. The two‑month lag in David’s barley sowing underscores how the extended inclement conditions have pushed his timetable back. The adverse weather has repeatedly interrupted his ability to get the seed into the ground at the usual time, meaning the crop now sits behind the original schedule by a substantial margin. At the same time, Úna continues her planting duties outside the polytunnels, working in the open air despite the same weather challenges. Her location contrasts with David’s delayed barley work, highlighting the differing tasks each character undertakes within the farm’s overall daily routine.