Retired fencing contractor Micheál Geoghegan from Aghacashel, Co. Leitrim. Micheál worked as a fencing contractor for 30 years. He is pi...

Shoddy fences? Accidents will happen! It’s spring, and that means livestock returning to pasture after a long, dreary winter on slats. All to...

Anticipating the launch of the pilot for REPS 2, Agridirect discusses what we know so far, and asks why farming groups are sceptical of the government...

As the spring grass begins to grow, Agridirect reminds Irish farmers to watch out for grass tetany in lactating cows and ewes.  A touch of ...

As lambing season approaches, farmers will be keen to reduce losses and maximize potential stock numbers. According to Teagasc’s recent “L...

This week Vet Sarah Ryan continues her advice on calving by talking  through how vitally important colostrum is to the new born calf. Colostrum ...

Feeding before lambing   Feeding the ewe well in the weeks before lambing can help reduce first 24-hour lamb losses significantly. Ewes that ha...

Approaching Trace Element deficiency in sheep Animax’s Allsure sheep boluses are becoming the go to bolus for sheep farmers around the country....

Many sheep farms are now in the final stretch of the pre-lambing period. High-quality care and management of ewes in the final 6 weeks of pregnancy ar...

The Department has announced the details of the new Calf Investment Scheme (CIS). On the surface it seems like a great opportunity for farmers to inve...

 Present Woes We’ve made it to another year’s end, and yet again everyone’s focus is on presents! But it’s been a tough ...

   Brexit: Horror Show The Brexit countdown clock is clicking steadily to its October 31st deadline and I have to wonder it the date wasn&...