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  We've been keeping an eye on bluetongue since that first Wexford case back in January; it's been a steady background story ever since,...

In the current economic climate, every cent saved matters; and while electric fencing may not be a massive drain on energy, it is often an additional ...

Calf disbudding is one of those farm tasks that few farmers enjoy. However, it is also an essential one and, when done correctly, benefits both the an...

Cattle breeding season is now well underway across the country and – as always – farmers will be eager to achieve a short, compact insemin...

Defender Gerapyx 1 Ltr: Pour-On Parasite Control — No Veterinary Prescription Required When flies, lice, or ticks start annoying stock, you don...

After an unsettled start to the year, the weather looks set to improve this week. For many farmers across the country, this development presents an ex...

Lambing is now getting underway in many parts of the country and while we always hope that ewes will be able to deliver lambs without assistance, this...

With spring now firmly on the horizon, many lowland sheep farmers will be turning their attention to the coming lambing season. Here at Agridirect.ie,...

It’s Mercosur, whether we want it or not Much to the frustration of Irish farmers, the trade deal between the European Union and South America&...

Christmas is just around the corner. If you’re having a hard time finding the perfect present for the farmer in your life, don’t worry. He...

In last week’s entry, we looked at the ideal winter feeding rates for sheep. This week, we continue this series by considering ideal feed ratios...

With winter feeding now well underway on farms across the country, it is worth considering optimum feeding rates for your stock. In this week’s ...