Additional Work Permits a Boost for Dairy Sector
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...
FRS Research Report on the Outlook of External Farm Labour Support in Ireland
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...
Pillar of the Co-operative Movement receives Plunkett Award
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...
The FRS Training Best Practice Milking Course – What You Need To Know
The FRS Training Best Practice Milking Course is specifically designed to develop your skills as a milker to ensure that all cows are milked efficiently and effectively integrating top quality milk, food safety, herd health and dairy cow welfare. Milking Process...