“What will I wear?" is not a question you would expect to hear from guys in the silage crew but nevertheless it is a valid one. Primarily silage is harvested in the good weather, but with Ireland we cannot be guaranteed sunshine so basically you have to expect everything from sun to snow and all in-between.

The best advice is to dress according to the weather forecast, loose clothing will make you more comfortable when sitting driving for long hours but make sure you have adequate safety footwear at all times.

A great piece of advice is to have a raincoat and waterproof trousers in the cab at all times in case of a thunder shower or when covering the dreaded silage pits, they will keep you dry from the dirty tyre water and make the rest of your working day more comfortable.

Sunscreen and a hat are essential for the hot days to keep you protected from the sun as even though you are sitting inside a cabin the windows can magnify the sun’s rays and you can get burnt without realising it.

The silage crew is a great experience for anyone to do for at least one season, it will teach you to value the money you work hard for, teamwork and problem solving skills to carry with you into your future careers. But be warned it is a disease and the green fever may inject you and keep you coming back each year.

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Tractor therapy - part 5: clothing in the cab

With the silage season well and truly in full swing across the country, you might be wondering if you will be able to go the distance. Follow our weekend series to survive the summer in the cab.