by Jane Marks | Sep 9, 2020 | Farm Services News & Articles
Many farmers across the country were left reeling after the arrival of Storm Ellen. Leaving a trail of destruction in its wake, farmers experienced fallen trees, damaged out buildings or in some cases loss of electricity. Unpredictable weather can cause severe...
by Jane Marks | Sep 8, 2020 | Farm Services News & Articles
Modern Irish farming is progressing with the introduction of automated machines, specialised testing and new technology. Farmers are now entering an era of ‘precision agriculture’. Using data to enhance the quality of a herd can be very effective, especially for dairy...
by Jane Marks | Aug 17, 2020 | Farm Services News & Articles
At the start of the year suckler farmers were strongly encouraged to apply for the new Beef Environmental Efficiency Pilot – Suckler (BEEP-S) scheme. Introduced in 2019, the BEAM scheme together with the BEEP scheme provided €120 million financial assistance to...
by Jane Marks | Aug 13, 2020 | Farm Services News & Articles
By FRS Network CEO, Peter Byrne It’s now forty years since the national structure to coordinate Farm Relief Services in Ireland was established. Our aim was to further develop and diversify existing services and ensure that farm relief services were available across...
by Jane Marks | Aug 10, 2020 | Farm Services News & Articles
With July now over, tillage farmers have started the harvesting of Winter barley and crops. In a few short weeks the Spring crops will be also ready. August will be a busy month for both farmers contractors and feed merchants. The weather plays a major part in the...
by Jane Marks | Jul 23, 2020 | Farm Services News & Articles
FRS Network, the Irish Farmers Association (IFA) and the Health & Safety Authority (H.S.A) have come together to promote the 8th National Farm Safety Week. Compiling their resources and knowledge, each organisation is ‘working together to reduce farm accidents’ on...
