by Jane Marks | Nov 25, 2021 | Farm Services Archives
We were delighted to be involved with ICOS Skillnet in running a very engaging and novel farm safety dramatisation workshop by Theatre at Work at the Rackethall Hotel, Roscrea, Tipperary. The event was attended by many students from Gurteen College and FRS customers....
by Jane Marks | Nov 9, 2021 | Farm Services News & Articles
Inclement weather conditions are becoming more prevalent in Ireland. This results in the increase in incidents of windblown trees. A chainsaw may be a standard piece of equipment on any farm, yet it is considered one of the most dangerous apparatuses a farmer can use....
by Jane Marks | Nov 8, 2021 | Farm Services News & Articles
For sheep farmers around the country, the next item on the agenda will be scanning the flock. Some early lambers may have this task completed, however the majority will do so in the coming weeks and months. In terms of timeline, farmers should aim to scan sheep...
by Jane Marks | Nov 5, 2021 | Farm Services News & Articles
With wet weather hitting nearly all parts of the county in recent weeks, farmers have been turning their attention to bringing cattle in off the land. As grazing conditions are deteriorating, farmers have no other option but to bring animals in for winter housing....
by Jane Marks | Nov 1, 2021 | Farm Services News & Articles
Mastitis remains one of the biggest challenges for dairy farmers that can affect cow performance and production. Currently, the practice of blanket dry-cow therapy is the most common method used prevent mastitis. This is where intramammary (IM)...
