Over 100 pictures have been sent in to date for the Irish Farmers Journal 2019 silage photo competition #FJSilage2019, in conjunction with Glanbia Connect.

Here are 10 of the best ones sent in so far.

Mowing grass to beat the band, taken by Shauna Walsh.

Paul Coffey took this photo of grass being mowed for silage.

Young Robbie Hurley watches on as Kinrath Agri picks up his uncle’s silage in Dunmanway, Co Cork \ Niall Hurley.

Michael Dennehy took this photo of silage cut on his farm at the foot of Carrauntoohill, Beaufort, Co Kerry.

Lesley Shields took this photo in Kilkeel, Co Down.

If it's not red keep it in the shed - James Cleary in Wexford sent this in.

Ian O’Sullivan took this photo at the foot of the Galtee Mountains with Paddy Hanley Agri Contractors, Ballylanders, Co Limerick.

Cronin Bros Agri drawing grass in Dripsey, Co Cork. \The Crop Cruisers

Brennan Brothers Agricultural Contractors packing the pit in Leighlinbridge, Co Carlow. \ Billy Purcell.

€500 prize up for grabs for your best silage picture

In pictures: strong start to #silage19

In pictures: the top 10 #FJSilage2019 competition photos

Farmers around the country are busy cutting grass for silage and have been sending in their pictures to be in with a chance of winning €500 in prizes.