Agridirect.ie discuss the merits of hill sheep breeds and explain why they should be a key part of your long term breeding plan. Last week’s d...

Agridirect.ie discusses the record levels of destruction in the Amazon rainforest, and explains why this devastation necessitates that the EU-Mercosur...

Agridirect.ie looks at ringworm in calves, and discusses how it can be treated and prevented. A disease rarely discussed Although not an ailment oft...

Agridirect.ie discusses the approaching tupping season, and offers farmers some advice on easy lambing breeds. We are now over a week into August, a...

Agridirect.ie take a look at proposals for stocking rates under the next CAP.  While some Government representatives have been claiming that the...

Following last week’s Government agreement that the agriculture sector will have to reduce emissions by 25% in the next 8 years, Agridirect.ie l...

Agridirect.ie discuss the ongoing blowfly epidemic in Ireland’s sheep flocks, as the country struggles under extreme humidity. Maggoty weather ...

Agridirect.ie discuss the upcoming sheep breeding season, and offer some pointers to farmers preparing to purchase a breeding ram. That time of year...

Agridirect.ie discuss summer mastitis in cows and ask: what can farmers do to prevent it? In recent days, I have heard a few farmers talking about a ...

Agridirect.ie discuss the causes of orf in sheep, and look at some ways to prevent and manage the disease. Orf outbreak: a common nuisance In rece...

With Ireland expected to enjoy scorching weather over the next few days, Agridirect.ie discuss the need for farmers to exercise caution when working i...

Agridirect.ie discuss the Government’s plan to incentivise farmers to invest in solar panels, and ask: what are the potential benefits for the f...