I hear two neighbours went at the grass this week near Cranfield, at the foot of the Mournes in Co Down.

Two silage teams, full steam ahead. One of the farmers was helping draw, but had to go off for milking. No time to stop. Young fella brought in. Simple directions – go out of here, turn left, take third left, second right and it’s the third concrete lane – you can’t miss it.

Needless to say he got a bit lost, but luckily for him, soon fell in with a tractor and empty trailer. Sure, who else would be at grass this early, he thought, so decided to follow.

He followed it along winding roads and through the beautiful Co Down countryside all the way to Mayobridge, about 16 miles (25km) away. Of course, it was the neighbour lifting grass on an outfarm.

The trailer got filled, and then the banter ensued, but the grass finished up in the correct pit in the end.