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...
by Jane Marks | Nov 9, 2020 | Farm Services News & Articles
As of January 1st 2021, every farmer stocked at greater than 170kgs organic Nitrogen per hectare (NPH) will have to fence off all drains, streams and rivers on their farms. Teagasc recently updated farmers on what will be required of them of comply with the Nitrates...
by Jane Marks | Nov 2, 2020 | Farm Services News & Articles
We are delighted to be featured in ‘Tipperary – The Place, The Time’ campaign run by Tipperary County Council. In this video, we showcase how businesses can succeed in Tipperary and grow internationally. NCFRS are the latest Tipperary-based business...
