Training initiative

A TRAINING initiative worth €300,000 has been launched for 273 farm relief services employees.

The FRS Skillnet initiative will raise professional standards and encourage diversification and innovation, said Peter Byrne, CEO of National Co-op Farm Relief Services. It is funded from the National Training Fund.

The farmer-owned Farm Relief Services organisation offers services in farming, fencing, health and safety, training and recruitment, and places foreign workers.