by Jane Marks | Aug 1, 2019 | Farm Services News & Articles, Herdwatch, Membership Benefit Scheme
Research Found Strong Appreciation from Young Farmers of the Importance of Agricultural Co-operatives in the ‘Future of Irish Farming’ View FRS Network Co-op Research Report On behalf of FRS Network Minister Andrew Doyle, Minister of State for Food, Forestry and...
by Jane Marks | Feb 22, 2018 | Farm Services News & Articles, Herdwatch
The world of technology is constantly evolving and so too is farming. Who would have thought a few years ago that your every day farmer would rely on his smartphone as much as he does today. In the past few years, farming has gone through a total digital revolution...
by FRS Farm Relief Services | Jul 19, 2016 | Farm Services News & Articles, Herdwatch
Farming is by far one of the most physically and mentally demanding jobs in Ireland today. Figures show that farmers continue to work the longest hours with some even going the whole working year without taking time off. This in the long run effects both their...
by FRS Farm Relief Services | Jun 21, 2016 | Farm Services News & Articles, Herdwatch
Brian Reidy, a suckler farmer from Ballylooby near Cahir in County Tipperary, calves down around 50 mostly Charolais Cows. Around 60% of these cows calve during the autumn months. Brian runs his own dairy and beef nutrition consultancy Premier Farm Nutrition as well...
by FRS Farm Relief Services | May 24, 2016 | Farm Services Archives, Farm Services News & Articles, Herdwatch, Membership Benefit Scheme
Farming in Ireland today is recorded as being not only one of the most dangerous occupations but also one of the most demanding with statistics showing that farmers continue to work the longest hours per week. It requires a lot of time and dedication and so many...
