ASA ‘Experts in their Field’ Podcast with Peter Byrne
In the latest episode of the Agricultural Science Association’s podcast, Council member Philip O’Connor of IFAC speaks with Peter Byrne, CEO of National Co-op Farm Relief Services (NCFRS). In this podcast, Peter chats to Philip about his role in creating...
Getting Winter Ready On Your Farm
With cold weather fast approaching and evenings closing in, it is time for farmers to get Winter ready. During Winter, good maintenance of all aspects of farming is vital. A lot of farm activities need to be considered so we have put together a list of items for...
Practical Time Management Tips for Farmers
By Jim Dockery, FRS Network Health & Safety Manager The only thing in the world we all have in equal amounts of is Time. Some Farmers manage theirs much better that others. I once worked on a very busy dairy farm and after 3 days in the job the farmer called me...
Consider Using The Ram Effect For Compact Lambing
At this time of year, sheep farmers need to look ahead to next Spring to plan their lambing system. There is no one ‘best’ strategy, farmers need to consider their own resources, farming goals and objectives to decide the best system for them. Considerations Other...