Weather this year has made farming 'a real challenge'

Most months of 2024 were wetter than average

The weather's made farming on the Isle of Man a real challenge this year, according to Manx Radio's farming correspondent.

In the 10 months to July, eight of them were wetter than average, according to Ronaldsway Met Office.

We've also seen a number of named storms, including Darragh earlier this month which caused extensive damage across the Island.

Kirree Kermode farms in Orrisdale near Ballasalla and says it's been a real struggle at times: