Got a farm safety idea that could help save lives and prevent injuries?

The Irish Farmers Journal and ESB Networks want to hear about them.

As part of the Safe Family Farms initiative, the two have teamed up for the ESB Networks National Safety Challenge.

The big question is: “How can you innovate safety in the agricultural sector and how would you implement this innovation?”

The competition is open to all senior-cycle students, including transition year students.

Entries and ideas will be accepted in any format: written (up to 300 words), visual (e.g. photography, poster, design, sketch) or digital (e.g. audio, video).

Students/groups are invited to submit any concepts, initiatives, plans or ideas they feel will push the boundaries of innovation and pave the way for a safer working environment across the industry.

Four national finalists will win €200 in vouchers and a workshop for their class, with one national winner receiving a total prize of €1,000 in vouchers.

National finalists will also have their ideas featured in the Irish Farmers Journal, print and online.

Closing date for entries is 23 March 2018.

For more information and terms and conditions, visit www.esbnetworks.ie/education or email safefamilyfarms@farmersjournal.ie. Email your entries or post them to ESB Networks National Safety Challenge, C/O Irish Farmers Journal, Irish Farm Centre, Bluebell, Dublin 12.

The Safe Family Farms partnership is a joint initiative between ESB Networks and the Irish Farmers Journal.

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