by Jane Marks | Dec 15, 2020 | Farm Services News & Articles
It’s that time of year when farmers need to think about diseases with housed animals and how to prevent them. Illness can occur with a herd at any time of year, but animals are at a higher risk during the Winter months due to a number of factors including weather,...
by Jane Marks | Dec 11, 2020 | Farm Services News & Articles
A bull is a vital component for purposes of herd growth. The majority of Irish dairy and beef farms will run at least one bull with cows. A bull on spring-calving enterprises has his job done for this year. However, farmers need to keep their bulls healthy for them to...
by Jane Marks | Dec 8, 2020 | Farm Services News & Articles
As this year draws to a close, we encourage farmers to book their freeze branding if they haven’t done so already. Freeze branding is suitable for diary farms but has also become popular on suckler farms too. Having an animal branded makes them easier to identify....
by Jane Marks | Dec 2, 2020 | Farm Services News & Articles
FRS is aware that false job offers are being made in writing to some overseas workers from an individual or organisation using the FRS name and a former logo. Please note the following: FRS are not currently recruiting farm workers from outside the EU as the Irish...
by Jane Marks | Nov 24, 2020 | Farm Services News & Articles
FRS Network are proud to be key partners of a new book for primary school children. The book uses poetry to help simplify the science behind Irish farming and food for health and wellbeing. Written by Dr. Vanessa Woods, the curriculum-linked book will be made...
by Jane Marks | Nov 23, 2020 | Farm Services News & Articles
At this time of year, most dairy herds are starting to experience a significant reduction in milk yield. Once cows are achieving a less 9 litres per day, it I time to start drying off. The purpose of the drying off period is to give lactating animals rest period. This...
