by Jane Marks | Apr 22, 2024 | Farm Services News & Articles
In Ireland, farming is considered one of the most dangerous and demanding occupations. It is both physically and mentally taxing, with statistics from the CSO stating that that farmers continue to work the longest hours per week. Farming requires a lot of time and...
by Jane Marks | Mar 12, 2024 | Farm Services News & Articles
Our colleagues at FRS Training have partnered with Irish farming influencer, Sophie Bell, to launch a tailored safe tractor driving course specifically designed for women. The course will provide a female focused learning environment and will cover off all the main...
by Rachel Harris | Feb 15, 2024 | Farm Services News & Articles
Congratulations to Alana Brigdale who was awarded the 2024 FRS Memorial Scholarship during the Teagasc Ag Colleges Challenge Day on Wednesday 14th February. Alana is a student at Mountbellew Agricultural College who was 1 of 5 candidates in the running for the FRS...
by FRS Farm Relief Services | Jan 26, 2024 | Farm Services News & Articles
As calving season is at the early stages, now is the time to do your final checks and ensure you are correctly set up for the coming weeks. Regardless of herd size or facilities, as a farmer, you can expect to experience a lack of sleep due to cows calving. Tiredness...
by FRS Farm Relief Services | Jan 19, 2024 | Farm Services News & Articles
As the calving season nears, prioritize your herd’s well-being with our new Calf Shed Disinfection Service available from Farm Relief Limerick. Using advanced solutions like Interkokast and Hydrated Lime, we target and eliminate threats such as Salmonella,...
by FRS Farm Relief Services | Jan 18, 2024 | Farm Services News & Articles
The Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine has contracted the Irish Soil Expert Consortium (ISEC), that will see approximately 90,000 soil samples taken and analysed over the course of 2024. The sampling will be undertaken as part of phase 2 of the...