FRS Fencing News

FRS Fencing has confirmed that fencing grant aid from the Department of Agriculture, Food and Marine has been extended to the use of Dura2 posts. Anyone wishing to secure these grants will now be able to apply as part of the current tranche of the Targeted...

The inclement weather conditions have made the target of 33% grazed by 1st March an a challenging goal for many. Ground conditions vary from farm to farm but recent wind and rain proved to be tough on stock, especially those early turned out. A week to 10 days is also...

FRS Training has partnered with Irish farming influencer, Sophie Bell, to launch a tailored safe tractor driving course specifically designed for women. The course will provide a female focused learning environment and will cover off all the main elements of tractor...

Congratulations to the students of Clonakilty Agricultural College who won the FRS Fencing Skills Challenge during the 2024 Teagasc Ag College Challenge Day on Wednesday 14th February. The competition, which featured six college teams of three, required each team to...

In February, the Targeted Agriculture Modernisation Scheme (TAMS 3) was launched by the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine (DAFM). The aim of TAMS 3 is to provide grant aid to farmers to build and/or improve a specified range of farm buildings and...

This year the EU Commission updated the Biocidal Product Regulations concerning the use of creosote and creosote-treated timber. As a result, creosote will be prohibited for use on fencing timbers. Creosote-treated timber will only be permitted to treat timber used...

In our most recent Newsletter, we get the latest news from FRS Network, FRS Farm Relief, FRS Training, FRS Fencing, FRS Recruitment, Turas Nua and Herdwatch. From launching industry reports to getting back to shows and winning awards, check out all our highlights...

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 again looked after the tea and coffee station on our stand at the Ploughing where...

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 the 3 days, we welcomed farm families of all ages to our stand for a cup of tea and to...