13 years old and she's given me two nights of from calving this February ๐ช, last night Becky calved her first set of twins
The future of Ag is bright with farm kids like this showing a passion for the job
#Familyfarming
@Paulahynes4
#YoungFarmer
#NextGeneration
This is a message for
@PETAUK
, shame on you for exploiting my daughter & using her to promote your views.
Food production is so important now more than ever to keep supply chains open as the world battles the
#coronavirus
pandemic. Shame on you
@PETAUK
for placing undue stress
We're in ๐ช
#newhome
Proud to make this happen with my no.1 & best friend
@Paulahynes4
, big new chapter for
#TeamHynes
Producing food from our land makes us so proud, seeing the day arrive where we are living on the same land we produce food from is momentous
#FamilyFarming
Proud of this young woman keeping all the staff organised while myself &
@Paulahynes4
were away, 12 and she has the maturity to manage a farm on a daily basis & communicate what's happening , future is bright for Ag
So many rumours & comments going around about the heartbreaking tragedy in
#Kanturk
Can we all show a little respect & please can we all remember a woman has lost her husband & sons
Thoughts & prayers with all those involved
#RIP
It's show time ........ some would have you believe these are unwanted bull calves ๐........ we call them wanted bull calves who get the same standard of rearing as heifer calves
#NewLife
#Farming
"Show your talent day" in school
Not content with bringing in a musical instrument or sports gear, G decided she wanted to bring a calf to school & show her class what she learnt as a young handler
#YMA
@i_h_f_a
#FamilyFarming
#ProudOfDairy
I'm not an expert on acting, I haven't made any movies
#Fact
I am a proud dairyfarmer, proud of the food I produce, proud of how we take care of our livestock.
I'll never win an
#Oscar
for being a dairy farmer but at least I'll be happy farming with my family
#Dairy
#Februdairy
18 years married to this amazing woman today, a smile that brightens up my day & she wasn't long learning to be a damn good farmer too , happy anniversary
@Paulahynes4
Quick update from myself &
@Paulahynes4
, thanks so much for all the support.
Keep farming & be proud of the food you produce ๐ช
We'll have an interesting update in the morning on the issue
#ProudToFarm
#ProudOfDairy
#TeamHynes
20 years married today to the amazing
@Paulahynes4
We've had the ups & the downs, achieved a bit together, most importantly we've laughed & had adventures ๐ช
Heres to twenty more years of fun
#WeddingAnniversary
#TeamMates
Close call there
#MotherNature
had the wrong idea & calf was coming backwards , that's a farmers job to intervene & do what's best for animals , quick pull with ropes & cow n calf are fine
#ProudToFarm
#Februdairy
#teamdairy
LWR calf
Watching
#Dispatches
, more important than ever that we as farmers share our story of how we care for our animals to produce quality nutritional food
#proudofdairy
#teamdairy
G got super cool new glasses today๐ช
#Purple
frames coz she loves purple & wouldn't wear the last pair coz someone in school said she looked stupid with them
#GlassesAreCool
15yo daughter had to speak in class today about something that would benefit others
She decided to speak about someone who talks about
#Mentalhealth
& shares their story .
The teacher gave out to her , asked her how would that benefit others.
Seriously ๐๐
Supported the sheep farmers last night
#Lamb
so we're giving the beef farmers a turn tonight , keeping the diet healthy
#beef
. Anyone fancy a nice Rib eye steak , sure tis like
#Meatuary
around here ๐
Myself & G were involved in a nasty car crash this evening, ๐ฎโโ๏ธ called , wasn't our fault & thankfully we weren't hurt. ๐ in a fair mess. Wonderful help from the out of hours
@Zurich_Irl
team to get the process started already.
Following a productive phone call with Micheรกl I have confirmed to him I don't play golf & I hold a full driving license. Whilst I am busy for September I am willing to fulfill the role for the month of October. I look forward to working with Pippa & serving the people of ๐ฎ๐ช ๐
The girls working away
#grasstomilk
Despite all the negative press for Ag recently, I'm bloody proud to be a dairy farmer, proud of the food we produce
#ProudToFarm
Big relief to have a clear TB test, 3rd test since May 21 now, farm is 7 years TB free.
Really thankful to our vet who took his time to give the cows a chance when they're heavy in calf even though he'd done full night shifts before testing & ready
#VetFarmerTeamWork
#TBfree
We may have painted our new house ๐ช
they told us it was too big a job & we'd be mad......... I guess
#TeamHynes
just saved over โฌ5k so with a team effort
#Painting
@Paulahynes4
#DIY
On behalf of
@Paulahynes4
, myself , Chloe , Becky & Georgie. Thank you all for your kind thoughtful messages.
A special thankyou to the amazing emergency services , Macroom & Ballincollig Fire brigade, The Ambulance crew & the Gardai. You are true heros & appreciate all you do
Been a very tough 24 hours. Lost my Dad last night in a tragic accident. He's back in the arms of his one true love. Will miss seeing him everyday. May he rest in peace ๐๐
When you're 6 years old & you take a favourite Calf to the
@Nat_DairyShow
& win a trophy ๐ช
This is what farming is all.about
#NextGenFarmers
because farming will always rock ๐ช & the world will always need farmers
#ProudToFarm
As a father of 3 daughters I went to sleep last night thankful of where I live with my family.
Looking at the scenes from
#Kabul
airport, people fleeing for their lives, bodies lying on the pavement it is a disgraceful reflection on the US, UK government's & NATO
#Afghanistan
FAO
@PETAUK
, we still insist you remove the video of our daughter immediately.
As you are currently using her as a potential revenue source we also request that 10% of all revenue during the time you use the video without permission be donated to Childline.
@Paulahynes4
76k view on this, posted because we are so
#ProudToFarm
, we believe in supporting each other as a team
#Familyfarming
& letting our kids grow up with great respect for animals
#DairyDivas
, kids learn a great work ethic on farms . But as it's
#Februdairy
the ARA r attacking it
G found the last 2 years with lockdown tough, too much time on laptop & phone.
She trained Toffee herself, came down everyday to walk her with last six weeks & they became great buddies.
Today they smashed it ๐ช & won their class
#TeamMates
Don't ya just โค animals
We have a birthday girl in the house today,
@chloehynes19
hits 18 โค, always bubbly & friendly to others, she's learnt so many life lessons coz we take on the challenges as a family.
Life flys by, today is a reminder of that, so important to celebrate the steps along the way
Spring calving explained ๐๐
Jan: Damn I can't wait for calving to start
Feb: calving pattern is too tight, we're way to busy
March: Damn I can't wait for calving to finish
April: hopefully breeding will go well so we can tighten calving pattern more
Repeat each year ๐
@welshflier
@PETAUK
They have no permission whatsoever & I have reported to the media, advertising standards & my solicitor & I expect a full apology to my daughter & family
Sad night last night with the sudden passing of my uncle John
Throughout life it's important we make memories, John ensured that & valued the importance of making someone smile & laugh.
Thinking of all the family in these tough times, may he rest in peace ๐ฏ
Today we say goodbye to one of the most inspirational men I know,
@Paulahynes4
dad was an amazing man .
I've known him with 25yrs , from start to finish it was easy to do things for him, he'd have merely done the same for me.
A Mate & the best Wing Man .
Rip Lar never forgotten
No matter what the crisis , Farm life goes on, new life arrives, milk gets produced ensuring supply chains continue to feed people.
As farmers we don't need to be thanked, this is what we do ๐ช, we have a passion for the job which drives us through any challenge
#FutureofFarming
I've an awful habit of opening doors for women, must be because I was brought up to respect women & held onto those values.
Sometimes I feel like a butler holding the door open but hey it's called common courtesy
So
@RTEOne
#whatplanetareyouon
have a dietician giving advice to Irish families, said dietician changes family to Almond Juice which takes 6098 litres water to produce one litre instead of Irish Dairy, said dietician has no concept of
#GrassToMilk
and how grass sequesters carbon
Local Rector: could I possibly use a field for our harvest service ๐ as the church is very small, people can stay in their cars &
#SocialDistance
Me: If you've got the flock mate, we've got the pasture , I'll grab my lawnmower
#HarvestService
#CommunityFarming
#Surplusbales
Agricultural policy โ ๏ธ
Hello farmers, we need you to reclaim land and produce more food to feed the world.
No no, we need you to re wet land, plant more trees & save the world from climate
No no, we need you to increase food production because of food shortages
Farmers โฌ๏ธ
Early start on a ๐ morning & we've a clear test, 7 years now
#TBfree
.
The herd historically saw a TB breakdown every 3 years but credit where credit is due to the
@agriculture_ie
staff who are a vital part of the team monitoring wildlife movement on farm to keep us
#TBfree
#homeschooling
Ag Style
Home Ec = Feed calves
Algebra = Grass Measuring
Biology = Breeding 2020
Chemistry = Spread Fertiliser
Music = Radio in parlour
PE = Bedding calves
Accounting = Use
#HerdApp
Language = F..kers broke out again
Computers = Update
@PastureBase
Little did I know posting this yesterday , the tragic night we had ahead. Heartbroken for my number one
@Paulahynes4
losing her Dad, may he rest in peace
I sometimes think
the festive season is there to be enjoyed
Folks need to cheer up & remember
There is always someone less well fortunate
There is always someone who might not have their health
There is always someone who had their life cut short
LIFE IS FOR LIVING
There is always light down the road...
Look after yourself
Look out for others
Enjoy life
Be mindful of others
Prioritise your
#MentalWellbeing
#Tackleyourfeelings
Do we have a national vehicle fleet in Ireland?
Do we have a national airplane fleet?
We certainly do NOT have a National Herd!
Last time I checked, myself and my wife own our cows, not the state. Any reduction in our herd impacts our business, impacts our family!
#IrishDairy
Mornin, sun โ๏ธ is out for another good day.
We're having a twitter birthday party today ๐ค๐. Happiest of birthdays to Becky, proud of this young woman, determined, confident & hard working.....finally joining the teenage years
#Birthdaygirl
#MondayMotivaton
@Paulahynes4
Aaannnd a sigh of relief
Clear TB test, our first time in the 4mth testing program, was a worrying week with a breakdown in the area but thankfully all is good
#TBfree
#TB
@Paulahynes4
#fridaymorning