Farmers feel the strain after months of rain

Conditions 'some of the worst' says agricultural contractor

Working conditions on some of the Island's farms are said to have been at their worst following months of rain.

One agricultural contractor says bad weather has caused them to fall behind on work, tasks like hedge-trimming especially.

Phillip Hampton says it's been demoralising, but there's light at the end of the tunnel:

You can listen to the full interview with Mr Hampton on Manx Radio's Countryside podcast.