by Jane Marks | Feb 17, 2023 | Farm Services News & Articles
We were delighted to continue our long-standing support of the Macra and Teagasc Challenge Day and award Wayne Smith from Gurteen Agricultural College with the FRS Memorial Scholarship. Set up in 2009, the FRS Memorial Scholarship is awarded on an annual basis at this...
by Jane Marks | Jan 30, 2023 | Farm Services News & Articles
With calving season underway, if not done so already, farmers must do their final checks and ensure they are correctly set up for the coming weeks. Regardless of herd size or facilities, farmers can expect to experience a lack of sleep due to cows calving. Tiredness...
by Jane Marks | Jan 23, 2023 | Farm Services News & Articles
In our most recent Newsletter, we get the latest news from FRS Network, FRS Farm Relief, FRS Training, FRS Fencing, FRS Recruitment, Turas Nua and Herdwatch. From launching industry reports to getting back to shows and winning awards, check out all our highlights...
by Jane Marks | Dec 16, 2022 | Farm Services News & Articles
The Government decision to increase the number of work permits for the dairy sector in 2023 is a welcomed boost for the industry. Following the announcement from the Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment on the 16/12/2022 an additional 500 permits will now be...
by Jane Marks | Dec 12, 2022 | Farm Services News & Articles
We are delighted to launch the results of our independently commissioned research with farmers and farm workers on the outlook of external farm labour support in Ireland. External labour is part of the life blood of Irish farming. Over more recent years its...
by Jane Marks | Dec 7, 2022 | Farm Services News & Articles
The Plunkett Award is the premier honorary award made by ICOS annually. Chosen from a shortlist of distinguished nominees, it is presented to one individual each year who is regarded as having made an outstanding lifelong contribution to the co-operative movement in...
