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The Red Mite: do you know your enemy?
The Red Mite: do you know your enemy?

Agridirect.ie discusses red mite infestation and offers poultry farmers some advice on the best treatments for this common pest. Knowing your enemy...

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Tupping season: knowing the right sheep breed for your farm
Tupping season: knowing the right sheep breed for your farm

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...

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Mineral deficiency in ewes and how to avoid it
Mineral deficiency in ewes and how to avoid it

Agridirect.ie discusses sheep fertility and the importance of mineral supplementation against deficiency in the weeks before tupping season. The sc...

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Poll result: vast majority of Irish farmers oppose wormer regulations
Poll result: vast majority of Irish farmers oppose wormer regulations

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...

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Getting ready for tupping season
Getting ready for tupping season

As August draws to a close, Agridirect.ie talks preparation for tupping season and offers sheep farmers some advice to help maximize results. Gener...

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Think sheep are stupid? Think again
Think sheep are stupid? Think again

Agridirect.ie discusses the intelligence of sheep. In this piece, we argue that Ireland's most populous farm animal is far smarter than we give i...

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Grassland reseeding: the steps to the perfect reseed
Grassland reseeding: the steps to the perfect reseed

Following on from the last reseeding blog where we went through the benefits of reseeding and how to go about selecting a seed mix, this week we look...

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Poll: what do you think about the Government's wormer regulation plans?
Poll: what do you think about the Government's wormer regulation plans?

The Irish Government plans to introduce new regulations restricting the sale of animal medicines in Ireland. The regulations, which will force f...

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Grassland reseeding: picking the right ingredients
Grassland reseeding: picking the right ingredients

As a popular time of year for grassland reseeding fast approaches, Agridirect.ie looks at the huge benefits reseeding brings and explains how you sho...

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What price will we pay? The strong case against wormer regulation
What price will we pay? The strong case against wormer regulation

Agridirect.ie argues against the Government's proposal to make animal medicines subject to veterinary prescription, and discusses the reasonable...

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Managing rodent infestation: plan now, succeed later
Managing rodent infestation: plan now, succeed later

With the good weather providing ideal breeding conditions, Agridirect.ie talks rodent infestation, managing it, and making a plan to prevent it. Pe...

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Tractor lighting: stay safe by getting it right
Tractor lighting: stay safe by getting it right

Agridirect.ie discusses the importance of maintaining adequate lighting on tractors, especially during the busy summer season. A loaded weapon As...

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