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Are Your Cattle Performing as Well as You Think? Why Weighing Matters
When it comes to beef production, appearances don't always tell the full story.An animal may look like it is performing well, but without accurate weight information, it can be difficult ...
From Relief Milking to Farm Leasing: Conor Wynne’s Farming Journey
At just 22, Conor Wynne took on the challenge of leasing a dairy farm, having started his farming career as an FRS relief milker at 17.Originally from Newbridge, Co. Kildare, ...
Is Hot Weather Affecting Your Milk Quality?
As temperatures rise during the summer months, heat stress can become a growing concern for dairy farmers. While much of the focus is often on maintaining milk yield, high temperatures ...
Safe Storage and Use of Farm Chemicals: A Practical Guide for Farmers
The safe use and storage of chemicals is a critical part of modern farming. From pesticides to herbicides, these products play an important role in crop protection, but if handled ...
Planning Ahead For Breeding Season
As spring calving comes to an end on Irish dairy farms, attention quickly turns to the next critical phase the breeding season. Getting your breeding plan right now is essential ...
Ballyhaise College Wins the Macra & Teagasc Ag Colleges Challenge Day
FRS was proud to support and attend the 2026 Ag Colleges Challenge Day, hosted at Teagasc Ballyhaise Agricultural College, Co. Cavan, on 11th February. Organised by Teagasc and Macra na ...
Clear Communication and Defined Working Hours Top Priorities for Irish Farm Workers
Clear communication of duties and agreed working hours are the most important factors for farm workers when choosing to work on an Irish farm, according to a new survey conducted ...
Take Time To Prepare Your Calving Essentials
Calving season is once again getting underway on farms across Ireland. Calving is one of the busiest and most demanding times of the farming year, and good preparation is essential ...
FRS Co-Op and VistaMilk Launch PhD Research Partnership to Support Generational Renewal in Irish Dairy Farming
FRS Co-Op, in partnership with the VistaMilk SFI Research Centre, has announced a new multi-year PhD programme to explore employment dynamics in Irish dairy farming. The research will focus on ...
Why Cattle Weighing Is a Smart Step for Irish Farmers
Ever wondered if your cattle are truly thriving? For Irish farmers, regular weighing is one of the simplest, most effective ways to manage herd performance and make sure your feeding ...
