Helping to Prevent Prolapsing in Flocks
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...
FRS Network Donate 200 Computers to Local Schools
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...
Support for the Lions Club Rosemary Project
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...
Grassland Planning for 2022
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...