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14,617km of pipelines transport natural gas to hospitals, schools, homes and businesses 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. This network of pipelines is hidden underground across the country.
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23 November 2022
Community
Macra plays host to international visitors at rural youth seminar
The theme of the event was centred around the rights of LGBTQI+ people in rural areas and creating safe spaces for them to be themselves.
21 November 2022
News
Almost 60% of farmers engage in 'unsafe farming practices'
Roughly 26% of farmers can be considered to practice safe farming, the research found.
Safety reminders as farm buildings come to the fore
With rapid housing of animals due to inclement weather, ESB Public Safety Manager Michael Murray is asking all farmers to remind themselves risk factors and implement safety checks.
9 November 2022
Advertisers' anouncements
Have you got an idea on how to make the agricultural industry safer?
As part of the Safe Family Farms initiative, ESB Networks and the Irish Farmers Journal are delighted to announce the return of the Safe Family Farm Schools Competition.
Weidemann tweaks electric Hoftrac
Weidemann has chosen to supply its latest electric Hoftrac 1190e with an enclosed cabin and lithium-ion battery packs, from which three options are available.
20 October 2022
News
Don’t become another deadly statistic – sign up for training now
Chair of the IFA farm family committee Alice Doyle says farm accidents happen far too often, and part of the onus is on farm families to upskill.
13 July 2022
Farm safety
Quad safety - it’s in your hands
Gary Abbott offers young readers some important safety tips and advice to consider before getting behind the handle bars of the farm quad
15 June 2022
Farm machinery
Stay safe with electricity this summer
ESB public safety manager Michael Murray is asking all farming families to remain vigilant around the farm.
15 June 2022
Farm safety