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Proposal for farm bereavement support scheme for budget 2027

The Farm Family Crisis Support Scheme is a joint submission by FRS Co-Op and Embrace FARM – which is worth €1.45m over a three-year pilot scheme.

NEWS 11 September 2026

Proposal for farm bereavement support scheme for budget 2027

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Wexford's FRS Solutions rebrands to become Feirm Co-op

Wexford's FRS Solutions rebrands to become Feirm Co-op

NEWS 31 August 2026

300 free places available in farm safety training programme

300 free places available in farm safety training programme

NEWS 22 July 2026

FRS opens new farm supply depot in Bandon

FRS opens new farm supply depot in Bandon

FRS opens new farm supply depot in Bandon

NEWS 13 July 2026

Silage yields hit by up to €180/ac by wild deer grazing farmland

Silage yields hit by up to €180/ac by wild deer grazing farmland

Silage yields hit by up to €180/ac by wild deer grazing farmland

NEWS 1 July 2026

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Informed decisions at local level must drive deer management - FRS

Informed decisions at local level must drive deer management - FRS

Michael Keegan of FRS deer management programme said that all stakeholders need to engage in the deer management in their locality for the progamme to be successful.

NEWS 28 January 2026

Issue of unsustainable deer population to be highlighted at FRS forest walk

Issue of unsustainable deer population to be highlighted at FRS forest walk

The event will take place in Kinnitty, Co Offaly, on Friday 26 June and is open to all hunters, landowners and interested members of the public.

NEWS 28 January 2026

Tractor Safety Week: farmers called on to reassess machinery safety

Tractor Safety Week: farmers called on to reassess machinery safety

FRS Training highlights tractor safety risks for Tractor Safety Week.

NEWS 28 January 2026

Majority of dairy cows out last month had to be rehoused – survey

Majority of dairy cows out last month had to be rehoused – survey

Just under half of farmers experienced a more difficult 2026 calving season than they had done in 2025, a new FRS Co-op survey has found.

NEWS 28 January 2026

80% of farms unable to get cattle out to grass – FRS survey

80% of farms unable to get cattle out to grass – FRS survey

The February 2026 calving insights survey also shows that on average 63% of cows have calved on Irish farms.

NEWS 28 January 2026

Farmers grapple with rising slurry tank levels - FRS Co-op

Farmers grapple with rising slurry tank levels - FRS Co-op

There is growing concern on farms nationwide over the incessant rainfall in recent weeks and its knock-on impact for the rest of the spring.

NEWS 28 January 2026

Communication is the key to good labour relations

Communication is the key to good labour relations

Flexible work times and short commutes make farm work an attractive option for many people.

NEWS 28 January 2026

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Sommet de l’Élevage 2026: shaping the future of sustainable livestock farming

As livestock farming faces growing environmental, economic and generational challenges, the Sommet de l’Élevage continues to showcase practical solutions and innovations for the future of the sector.

Sommet de l’Élevage 2026: shaping the future of sustainable livestock farming

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