Agridirect.ie looks to the upcoming shearing season, and discusses some simple steps for managing shearer’s back pain. That time of year again ...

 Agridirect.ie discusses the recent outbreak of cryptosporidiosis in the mid-west, and outlines some measures farmers can take to protect themsel...

Agridirect.ie discusses the pros and cons of keeping goats on your farm as a compliment to other ruminants. There is a longstanding belief that goa...

Agridirect.ie discusses the dangers of lead poisoning on the farm, and outlines some measures you can take to prevent your animals from ingesting thi...

Agridirect.ie focusses once more on the theme of farm safety and outlines 5 key safety measures that farmers should take this winter. On the f...

Agridirect.ie discusses the Government’s new Animal Welfare strategy, arguing that regulation should focus on unethical factory production rath...

The Irish Farmers Association has organised 4 emergency rallies tomorrow in a bid to “save Irish farming”. According to the Associatio...

Agridirect.ie discusses the danger of grass tetany in the weeks running up to housing, and offers some advice on the best way to prevent and treat it....

Agridirect.ie outlines how donkeys have been negatively characterised in most agricultural societies and explains why our prejudices are very misguid...

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...

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...