by Jane Marks | Dec 23, 2021 | Farm Services News & Articles
As the year comes to a close, the term ‘resolutions’ will start to be mentioned more frequently. Usually, they are thought of in the context of health and fitness and life changes, however, they also can be applied to better business practices. Most farmers now have...
by Jane Marks | Dec 23, 2021 | Farm Services News & Articles
The labour market has changed greatly in recent years. It is getting harder to find staff to work on farms as competition from other sectors intensifies. Within agriculture, we are seeing an increasing gap between between what farmers want and what farm workers want....
by Jane Marks | Dec 16, 2021 | Farm Services News & Articles
FRS Farm Relief are the leading employers of farm workers and operators onto farms across Ireland and are seeking additional workers to join their growing teams. Being an FRS operator is a uniquely flexible role, which suits many people seeking outdoor work, such as...
by Jane Marks | Dec 7, 2021 | Farm Services News & Articles
By John Brosnan, FRS Network Following all the recent publicity on the recent 26th Conference of Parties or COP 26 in Glasgow and the many goals and targets set, one could be forgiven for thinking that the future for agriculture as we know it looks bleak, but is this...
by Jane Marks | Nov 9, 2021 | Farm Services News & Articles
Inclement weather conditions are becoming more prevalent in Ireland. This results in the increase in incidents of windblown trees. A chainsaw may be a standard piece of equipment on any farm, yet it is considered one of the most dangerous apparatuses a farmer can use....
by Jane Marks | Nov 8, 2021 | Farm Services News & Articles
For sheep farmers around the country, the next item on the agenda will be scanning the flock. Some early lambers may have this task completed, however the majority will do so in the coming weeks and months. In terms of timeline, farmers should aim to scan sheep...
