Hundreds of readers have have sent in photographs to date for the Irish Farmers Journal 2019 silage photo competition #FJSilage2019, in conjunction with Glanbia Connect.

Here are some of our favourites from this week:

Simon Byrne sent this in this shot of a Claas Arion 650 drawing silage bales with a Wilson super move 10 bale carrier at Duckett’s Grove, Co Carlow.

You might need shades for John Corridon’s shot taken in Ballyheigue, Co Kerry.

Paul Doherty had them all lined up ready for wrapping on the coast of Co Donegal.

Emmet McKinley from Irish Agri Videos in Kilkenny snapped this eager silage fan watching from a safe distance.

While Darragh McCarthy was up close and personal with this sward.

We all know Daniel Neale’s favourite colour.

Clare Doherty captured silage - and a hare - in another Donegal entry.

Dominic Horgan and Thomas McDermot giving the go ahead to Francie Newell’s outfit from Warrenpoint, Co Down, for the first cut in Nobber, Co Meath on 24 May. Thomas is recovering from a recent stroke and all involved were delighted to see him back in the field.

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