by Jane Marks | Mar 7, 2022 | Farm Services Archives
From slurry to chemical and organic fertiliser, spreading is now underway on many Irish farms. When planning and carrying out these tasks, there are a number of elements farmers must consider. In the planning stage, farmers must decide what fertiliser to use, the rate...
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 5, 2020 | Farm Services Archives
Today’s farming routinely incorporates technology into its practices. In the last decade, great strides have been made in order to help farmers manage their work and time. With bigger installations such as GPS units to robotic milking parlours making an impact, it is...
by Jane Marks | Oct 21, 2020 | Farm Services Archives
The Minister for Agriculture announced an increase of spend 11% (179m) for Irish agriculture for Budget 2021 compared to 2020. He confirmed that his Department is extending existing Rural Development Programme (RDP) schemes including: Areas Facing Natural Constraints...
by Jane Marks | Dec 13, 2018 | Farm Services Archives
FRS Network have been approved a research grant from the Golden Jubilee Trust to conduct research to find out young farmer’s attitudes to Co-operatives, Co-op shareholding, Co-op boards and their possible involvement in boards of management...
by Jane Marks | Aug 20, 2018 | Farm Services Archives
Farm safety was a central focus at the Tullamore Show this year and the messages were clear from the FRS, FBD and HSA Farm Safety Live demonstrations and the Embrace Farm stand, it is time for every farm in this country to take farm safety more seriously. It can...
