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...
by Jane Marks | Nov 5, 2021 | Farm Services News & Articles
With wet weather hitting nearly all parts of the county in recent weeks, farmers have been turning their attention to bringing cattle in off the land. As grazing conditions are deteriorating, farmers have no other option but to bring animals in for winter housing....
by Jane Marks | Nov 1, 2021 | Farm Services News & Articles
Mastitis remains one of the biggest challenges for dairy farmers that can affect cow performance and production. Currently, the practice of blanket dry-cow therapy is the most common method used prevent mastitis. This is where intramammary (IM)...
by Jane Marks | Oct 25, 2021 | Farm Services News & Articles
Working at heights can be dangerous at any time of the year but during the Winter months risk of accidents are increased. Farmers may now be planning to work at heights in advance of winter housing but must remain cautious and keep safety at the forefront of their...