New Fencing Regulations Announced – We Can Help
As of January 1st 2021, every farmer stocked at greater than 170kgs organic Nitrogen per hectare (NPH) will have to fence off all drains, streams and rivers on their farms. Teagasc recently updated farmers on what will be required of them of comply with the Nitrates...
FRS Services Come To Herdwatch App
Today’s farming routinely incorporates technology into its practices. In the last decade, great strides have been made in order to help farmers manage their work and time. With bigger installations such as GPS units to robotic milking parlours making an impact, it is...
NCFRS Delighted To Feature In Tipperary – The Place, The Time
We are delighted to be featured in 'Tipperary - The Place, The Time' campaign run by Tipperary County Council. In this video, we showcase how businesses can succeed in Tipperary and grow internationally. NCFRS are the latest Tipperary-based business to have our story...
ASA ‘Experts in their Field’ Podcast with Peter Byrne
In this podcast, Peter chats to ASA Council Member Philip O’Connor about his role in creating an organised structure to coordinate, develop, diversify and extend the Farm Relief Services (FRS) in Ireland. He also speaks about his distinguished career and the...
No Ploughing… Let’s Catch-up Online Instead
We have been exhibiting at the ploughing for over 35 years and this year had plans to celebrate our 40th Anniversary on our stand with treats for all. Every year a key focus of our stand is to meet customers and have a cup of tea and a chat. This year FRS invites you...
FRS Celebrate Forty Years Of Diverse Services
By FRS Network CEO, Peter Byrne It’s now forty years since the national structure to coordinate Farm Relief Services in Ireland was established. Our aim was to further develop and diversify existing services and ensure that farm relief services were available across...
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 helping other farmers with relief milking and FRS was formed to give structure to...
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 feature which includes interviews with our CEO, Peter Byrne, Chairman, Francis...
Farmers Encouraged To Stock Up On Fencing Essentials
As Summer is now here, farmers are preparing themselves for the busy time ahead. From moving cattle to cutting silage, there are a variety of tasks that farmers will be undertaking. As these tasks may require contractors or additional help, all farms are expected to...
Getting Back to Fencing Action
We are delighted to be re-opening our fencing services and stores fully on the 18th of May. We will be adhering to all Covid-19 guidelines to safeguard our staff, customers and suppliers. We are ready to get back to action and to help you do the same. If you have any...