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Latest News from FRS Farm Relief ServicesAdditional 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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
€2,000 Raised in Support of Hospice Charity
FRS Network were delighted to collaborate with the Hospice to raise €2,000 funds for the charity in September. Anthony Bourke, Pat Nevin and Ramsey Nolan from the Hospice charity once ...
Recruitment and Farm Family Focus for FRS at Ploughing 2022
We were delighted to be back at the National Ploughing Championship 2022. This year FRS were focused on a recruitment drive for milkers and farm safety for farm families. Throughout ...
Taking Advantage of a 3 Month Work Experience| Patrick’s Story
Being an FRS operator is a uniquely flexible role, which suits many people seeking outdoor work in agriculture, such as young people looking for experience, those looking for full-time, part-time ...
Successful Double Ministerial Launch of Farm Safety Live at the Tullamore Show 2022
‘Farm Safety Live’ was delighted to make its return to the Tullamore Show on Sunday 14th August 2022. Officially opened by Minister Charlie McConalogue, Minister for Agriculture, Food and the ...
Using Wormers to Combat Illness
For animals at grass, internal parasites are considered one of the main threats. Worms are one of the most common parasites and can be of particular concern at this time ...
Trailer Maintenance Essential in Advance of Summer Road Work
Every yard has a trailer left in the corner until it is urgently needed. It is pulled out for jobs like bringing home turf etc and parked up again. Trailers ...