"Some older farmers feel I've been a bit hard on them recently... but so many of us would be lost without the retired generation"
"It struck me quite hard this week, not for the first time, that I would be lost without my octogenarian grandmother constantly tipping away on the farm - and that I should cop on and pay her for her input."
"I don't think I'm alone in realising that the farm would not look as clean, tidy or run so smoothly without an older retired farmer keeping an eye on things."
An octogenarian grandmother continues to work on the farm, performing small daily tasks that maintain cleanliness and operational smoothness. Her ongoing efforts reduce workload, provide informal oversight, and contribute practical knowledge accumulated over decades. The farm operator recognizes dependence on the retired generation and feels a moral obligation to begin compensating the grandmother for her input. Many farms similarly benefit from retired farmers who keep an eye on livestock, fields, and buildings, performing maintenance and tidying. The retired generation's involvement preserves order and efficiency, often filling gaps that formal staffing or paid help would otherwise need to cover.
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