by Jane Marks | Oct 27, 2023 | Farm Services News & Articles
The Soil Sampling and Analysis Programme which opened on the 16th of October will close on the 30th of October 2023. About the Programme: The programme is a farm level soil sampling and analysis initiative which will provide farmers and their advisors with...
by Rachel Harris | Oct 20, 2023 | Farm Services News & Articles
For many years farmers property has been targeted by criminals. In response to this issue, ‘Property Marking Ireland’ have launched a new Farm Call-Out Service that enables farmers to have their valuables marked with their Eircode directly on the farm...
by Jane Marks | Sep 13, 2023 | Farm Services News & Articles
10 quad related deaths on Irish farms over last decadeSpecial training programme on quad safety will be rolled out around the countryA virtual reality (VR) quad bike experience, aimed at helping improve farm safety, will be available for visitors to the National...
by Jane Marks | Jul 5, 2023 | Farm Services News & Articles
Marking its 8th year at the Tullamore Show 2023 the popular ‘Farm Safety Live’ is set to bring interactive demonstrations on safe quad bike driving to event visitors. With quad/ATV training becoming mandatory in November 2023 FRS Training, Health & Safety...
by Rachel Harris | Jun 29, 2023 | Farm Services News & Articles
Mastitis in cows is an inflammation of the udder caused by bacterial infection. It can cause swelling and pain. Mastitis can be caused by several factors such as bacteria, poor milking hygiene, inadequate nutrition, and environmental conditions. Summer mastitis is...
by Jane Marks | Apr 16, 2023 | Farm Services News & Articles
As Spring calving comes to an end, farmers now need to turn their attention to the upcoming breeding season. With the majority of Irish dairy farmers looking to calve down next February, it is important to start planning and preparations now. It is key that all farms...