Scooby the border collie overseeing the pit proceedings. He loves the action and would happily spend the day in the tractor if he could. \ David Rourke

Lar Banville mowing silage paddocks on his farm in Ballyclemock, Foulksmills, Co Wexford.

Shauna O'Leary captured this photo of first-cut silage in Kilkenny.

Silage at sunset. \ Roisin Smyth

Mossy White mowing for Barry Ryan at Moathill, Naul, Co Dublin. \ Jennifer Ryan