by Jane Marks | Mar 7, 2022 | Farm Services News & Articles
Many mid-season lambing flocks are getting ready to welcome the first new lambs to the farm. One area that farmers need to pay particular attention to is the risk and occurrence of ewes prolapsing. Vaginal prolapse is the most common but uterine prolapse is also...
by Jane Marks | Mar 4, 2022 | Farm Services News & Articles
19 Schools in Tipperary, Laois, Offaly, Kerry, and Clare are enjoying new computers thanks to the commitment of FRS Network to supporting local communities. In March 2020, the FRS I.T. Team were faced with a massive challenge when a nationwide lockdown began, and most...
by Jane Marks | Mar 4, 2022 | Farm Services News & Articles
Pictured (l to r) Mary Fitzgerald, Roscrea Lions Club; Colin Donnery, Group CEO of NCFRS; Lillian Delaney, Lions Club President; Peter Byrne, Former Group CEO of NCFRS and Siobhan Dooley; Lions Club Member and Chief Financial Officer of NCFRS. We are honoured to have...
by Jane Marks | Feb 10, 2022 | Farm Services News & Articles
Grassland planning and management is an important factor to think about this Spring. Farmers need to assess their cover. Aim to grow enough grass to feed cows till the end of the first rotation on April 1st and beyond. Looking at the Teagasc national grass growth...
by Jane Marks | Jan 31, 2022 | Farm Services News & Articles
As Spring is upon us, the evenings are getting longer, and flowers are starting to appear but the heavy workload for the farmer remains. With a range of farm tasks to be completed, time is precious, and efforts made during the calving period will affect the long-term...
by Jane Marks | Jan 24, 2022 | Farm Services News & Articles
With February approaching, many farmers are now getting to into the swing of their 2022 calving season. The aim with any calving season is to produce a herd of strong and healthy young animals. With already knowing the importance of the ‘Golden Hour’ for newly born...
