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Be Aware Of The Dangers Of Working With Livestock
With breeding season coming to an end, this time of year can be one of the most dangerous times on a farm. Many farmers will have finished with AI and ...
FRS Network Celebrates 40 years of Services Nationwide
Wednesday August 13th 1980 marks the date that National Co-op Farm Relief Services (NCFRS) set up the national co-ordinating body over 30 Co-ops around Ireland. It all began with farmers ...
Stay Safe While Agitating
It is important that safety precautions are followed on every farm to prevent accidents to both people and livestock. At this time of the year after completing the first cut ...
Extra Vigilance Needed For Common Disease and Illness
During the Summer months, animals traditionally graze grass in the fields as their main food source. Fields are not always located close to the yard. Farmers may need to allocate ...
The Importance of Good Milking Parlour Hygiene
Throughout Summer it is expected that farmers will be milking their full herd. At peak milking time, farmers rely on good milking practice for the quality of production. Efficient milking ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
Getting Back to Full Farming Action
Farming is an essential industry and we have been providing essential farm staff and services throughout this Covid-19 crisis, however, we can now provide some additional services. If you have ...
