by Jane Marks | Mar 7, 2022 | Farm Services News & Articles
At this time of year farmers are busy getting cows out to grass and tending to the new additions to their herd. For both dairy and suckler farmers, there is one illness they should keep an eye out for at this time of year: grass tetany. Grass Tetany Grass tetany is an...
by Jane Marks | Mar 7, 2022 | Farm Services News & Articles
Spring is a busy time on all farms. Traditionally now would be the time farmers start getting cow paddocks ready for the turn out. However, with recent storms and a high amount of rainfall, some land are either saturated or waterlogged. Grazing Targets This weather...
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...
