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 ...
Winter is coming Well folks, it seems that winter is well and truly upon us. According to Met Éireann, the coming week will bring the first Ar...
With cattle likely to be housed across the country in the weeks ahead, there is a good chance that indoor calving will take place on many farms in the...
Tupping season – November time enough on hill ground? Tupping is already well underway on some farms across the country. Here in the hills of t...
In a volatile global market, sourcing affordable livestock feed is a constant concern for Irish farmers. Climate change and war represent notable and ...
Ireland has enjoyed its best summer in several years. Growth has remained strong now for several months, leading to an abundance of fresh grass and fo...
We are now halfway through the month of August. Warm weather conditions and excellent growth in recent weeks should mean that ewes will be in good phy...
