Youtube Screenshot Remarkable footage (see below) emerged from a farm in the Netherlands this month. A 40 second video clip, posted on Youtube on 1...
Agridirect.ie outlines how donkeys have been negatively characterised in most agricultural societies and explains why our prejudices are very misguid...
Agridirect.ie discusses foot rot and scald in sheep, and outlines some of the steps farmers can take to mitigate the problem. Foot ailments in shee...
Agridirect.ie discusses the danger of fluke on Irish farms as the weather turns wet. Perfect conditions for parasites Last week we discussed how ...
Agridirect.ie talks about the potential pitfalls of buying a used tractor and presents a short guide to help you get value for your money. An impor...
Agridirect.ie talks the threat of autumn blowfly strike and maggots, and discusses some of the best solutions for managing this scourge over the comi...
Agridirect.ie discusses the origins of farming and explains how agriculture became the cornerstone of human civilization. How farmers built civiliz...
Agridirect.ie discusses red mite infestation and offers poultry farmers some advice on the best treatments for this common pest. Knowing your enemy...
With tupping season just around the corner, farmers need to consider ram breeds carefully. Agridirect.ie looks at the pros and cons of the various br...
Agridirect.ie discusses sheep fertility and the importance of mineral supplementation against deficiency in the weeks before tupping season. The sc...
And the results are in! Here at Agridirect.ie, we asked farmers for their opinion about the Irish Government’s plan to introduce wormer regulat...
As August draws to a close, Agridirect.ie talks preparation for tupping season and offers sheep farmers some advice to help maximize results. Gener...
