Reader photos: share your silage 2022 photos with us

We love to see what's happening on your farm. Send in your photos at the link below and your photo could be featured in the Irish Farmers Journal.

Rachel Donovan

25 June 2022

Reader photos: share your silage 2022 photos with us

First grass cut on David Collins' farm in Co Galway. \ David Collins

Niall Kelly of Kelly Agri baling hay for Diarmuid Scannell in Cuil Aodha in Co Cork. \ Diarmuid Scannell

Breda Keane's dog Lily loves running in the silage fields. \ Breda Keane

As the sun goes down after a busy day at silage in Longford. \ Shauna Nolan

Silage season on the Crawford farm is a very busy time. \ Maria Crawford

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