Farmers Need To Look After Themselves
Throughout the Summer months, farmers spend a considerable amount of time herding and caring for their livestock. From ensuring adequate grass supply to walking through the animals looking for signs of illness, Irish farmers put a great deal of effort into animal...
Safety Comes First When Covering Silage Pits
By Jim Dockery, Health & Safety Manager, FRS Network Covering silage pits is a common task in Ireland especially during the late Spring and early Summer season. Most silage is cut in June with second cuts usually 6 weeks after the first cut. Silage for the most...
Irish Farmers Monthly features our 40th Anniversary
View page 23-33 Irish Farmers Monthly Feature on FRS 40th Anniversary We are delighted to feature in the Irish Farmers Monthly marking our 40th Anniversary. Click and read through the feature which includes interviews with our CEO, Peter Byrne, Chairman, Francis...
Benefits of Foot Trimming
As a follow on from our resent article on Hoof Care, we wanted to bring farmers attention to the benefits of hoof trimming and the importance of establishing an effective Hoof Care routine for good herd management. Routine foot trimming is an important practice for...