International Women's Day: From wellies to make-up, the women who inspire me

This week has been one of reflection for me, a chance to sit with a cup of coffee in hand and think of how far I have come since I started dairy farming at the ripe old age of 35.

I was told at the time that I was "wasting my time", that I'd never be any good at it, I would have no business trying to calve a cow, that I should be at home keeping the house, having the dinner on the table for Pete and baking scones.