Hand hay making and other aspects of land management Below are links to articles about various aspects of hand hay making and land management. Information can also be found by searching in the News Feed Hand Hay Making at Dyfed Permaculture Farm Trust. An overview of our approach and the techniques we use. How to build a Hay Rack Mowing a Labyrinth Giving part of the meadow the Chelsea Chop Reasons why we start making hay early in the year; How the scythe can be used to selectively mow Hand Hay Making Tools A brief overview Managing bracken with a scythe and how it can make a positive contribution