Farmers urged to prepare for winter blackouts as energy security fears mount

Farmers urged to group together to purchase emergency equipment such as generators

'If you’re milking cows and all of a sudden your electricity goes out, this has the potential to be a problem.'

Irish farmers are urged to beware of the challenges electricity blackouts could bring this winter and start making preparations on-farm now.

It comes amid warnings Ireland's electricity supply has been under strain, with system alerts already having been issued by EirGrid this month, prompting concerns for the coming months, when domestic usage traditionally increases.