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87% of farmers concerned about their wellbeing
James Hanly
The figures came from an FRS Farm Services survey completed by 481 farmers between 28 August and 6 September.
31 July 2024 News
Quietest summer in 12 years for relief milkers
Speaking to a lot of farmers in the run up to the all-Irelands, Niall Dervan of FRS said that a lot of farmers weren’t going far from home this summer.
FRS Co-Op: Evolving to support the changing needs of Ireland
Since we were founded by farmers in 1980, FRS Co-Op has continually evolved to serve the ever-changing needs of our communities.
FRS announces rebrand as FRS Co-op
The group has grown considerably from when it was originally founded in 1980 as National Co-op Farm Relief Services (NCFRS).
23 July 2024 News
Farm safety to take centre stage at Tullamore Show
Farm Safety Live aims to highlight safety measures for farm vehicles and livestock at Tullamore Show.
15 July 2024 News
Almost 90 will have completed female-only tractor driving courses by end of July
FRS Training continues to run its female-only tractor driving courses in numerous locations around the country. They are also running a tractor safety course for teenagers in July.
17 June 2024 News
UCD appoints manager to drive new agri innovation programme
AgTechUCD has announced the appointment of Edel Mitchell as senior manager of he new Food and Food and Agriculture Sustainable Technology Innovation Programme in UCD.
12 June 2024 News
Young dairy farmers can travel to New Zealand with new FRS scheme
New Zealand Dairy Careers and FRS have announced a work exchange scheme for young dairy farmers.
8 May 2024 News
How FRS fencing and DURA² helped transform our home and farm
DURA² fencing provided John Paul Bennett and his wife Laura with a durable and environmentally friendly fencing solution for their home and farm.
Best practice in milking courses to run across the country
Teagasc, in conjunction with FRS Training, the Department of Agriculture and Animal Health Ireland (AHI) are running four two-day milking courses across four locations.
16 April 2024 News