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Kelly has personality
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The Dealer sees that well known Tipperary dairy farmer Seán Kelly has added more silverware to the press with his win at the Mr Personality festival at the weekend.
22 April 2025 News
FRS Co-op aims to cut its emissions by 20% by 2030
FRS Co-op has launched a sustainability plan targeting emissions cuts across operations.
9 April 2025 News
Milk supply on the rise – FRS
The latest Calving Insights survey found the weak grass growth levels in early March forced many farmers to increase concentrate levels and feed silage by night to bolster early milk volumes.
Increased chainsaw use after storm Éowyn could be causing more injuries - FRS
Data shows that 4% of deaths on farms and 6.5% of injuries are related to chainsaws or timber-related works.
18 March 2025 News
Spring calving 68% complete in Munster, FRS survey finds
The survey also revealed no major animal health issues, although, operators in West Cork noted that cases of Schmallenberg virus (SBV) have increased this spring.
12 March 2025 News
Clonakilty wins 2025 colleges challenges day
The day features competitions in traditional stock judging, tractor driving, welding, fencing as well as a mix of sporting challenges.
17 February 2025 News
Storm damage puts pressure on farmers during calving
It comes from a Farm Relief Services (FRS) Co-op operators report which showed that over 90% of spring-calving herds in Ireland have begun calving.
12 February 2025 News
Those not from farms key to young farmer challenge – FRS
In its submission to the public consultation on generational renewal, FRS said many of its employees want to farm in their own right.
12 February 2025 News
FRS appointed as new deer strategy programme manager
A programme manager to establish 15 local deer management units around the country was a key recommendation of the Deer Management Strategy Group.
7 February 2025 News
Students gearing up for Agricultural Colleges Challenges Day in Clonakilty
Seven college teams, made up of 12 students each, will take on challenges based around leadership and teamwork such as indoor soccer, simulator challenge, stock judging, fencing and tractor driving.
4 February 2025 News
Seedtech changes
There are some moves in jobs at Seedtech, FRS and Inform Nutrition the Dealer hears.
29 January 2025 Dealer