With strong gales due to hit Ireland on Thursday night and north and north-west set to feel the effects of Storm Barbara, The Dealer has pulled together a list of must do tasks.
1. Take care on machinery, particularly when opening doors.
2. Close and secure all shed doors.
3. Check on any exposed galvanised sheets on roofs.
4. Be mindful of loose slates or tiles from older farm buildings.
5. Take in any empty barrels or drums that could get caught in the wind.
6. Safely secure any silage wraps or pit coverings.
7. Ensure any family pets and working dogs are safe.
8. Be mindful of trees or branches near buildings and that ESB lines may be damaged.
9. Have torches charged up in case of a power cut.
10. When you’ve that all done, sit down, stay in, open the eggnog and keep up to date with everything on farmersjournal.ie