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...
by Jane Marks | Jan 12, 2022 | Farm Services News & Articles
As many farms are preparing for or are in the early stages of calving, now is the time to refresh on calf health. With workload expected to increase, it is important to know what to do and take action once the calf is born. Farmers should take this time to familiarise...
by Jane Marks | Jan 5, 2022 | Farm Services News & Articles
Pictured at presentation of the book ‘From Farm Relief Services to FRS Network – The Journey over 40 Years’ written and compiled by Peter Byrne, CEO of FRS Network are: Larry Leahy – FRS Operators Representative; Francis Fitzgerald – National Chairman, FRS...
by Jane Marks | Dec 24, 2021 | Farm Services News & Articles
FRS Farm Relief Services are seeking new farm workers to join the growing team. Being an FRS operator is a flexible role, which suits people in many areas such as young people looking for experience, those with spare capacity outside of their own farm, dry stock...