Safe Storage and Use of Farm Chemicals: A Practical Guide for Farmers
The safe use and storage of chemicals is a critical part of modern farming. From pesticides to herbicides, these products play an important role in crop protection, but if handled incorrectly, they can pose serious risks to people, livestock and the environment. For...
Planning Ahead For Breeding Season
As spring calving comes to an end on Irish dairy farms, attention quickly turns to the next critical phase the breeding season. Getting your breeding plan right now is essential to achieving a successful calving season next year and maintaining overall herd...
Ballyhaise College Wins the Macra & Teagasc Ag Colleges Challenge Day
FRS was proud to support and attend the 2026 Ag Colleges Challenge Day, hosted at Teagasc Ballyhaise Agricultural College, Co. Cavan, on 11th February. Organised by Teagasc and Macra na Feirme, the event brought together Level 5 students from agricultural colleges...
Clear Communication and Defined Working Hours Top Priorities for Irish Farm Workers
Clear communication of duties and agreed working hours are the most important factors for farm workers when choosing to work on an Irish farm, according to a new survey conducted by FRS Farm Services. The 2026 Survey of Farm Relief Operators, the only nationwide...