Denis Lehane: The danger of becoming an armchair farmer in 2022

Of all the deadly accusations levelled at a farmer today, to be accused of being an armchair farmer is the worst of all, Denis Lehane writes.
Denis Lehane: The danger of becoming an armchair farmer in 2022

Don't call Denis Lehane an armchair farmer. Picture: iStock

Sat, 01 Jan, 2022 - 08:14

I became an armchair farmer over Christmas - but I'm alright now.

It all began on Christmas Eve when I settled down to watch Indiana Jones on the television.

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