Agridirect.ie discusses the threat of pneumonia in livestock during the winter months, and outlines the early symptoms to watch out for. Winte...

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 talks the threat of autumn blowfly strike and maggots, and discusses some of the best solutions for managing this scourge over the comi...

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...

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

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...

With breeding season now clearly on the horizon for many farmers, Agridirect.ie discusses the use of boluses to boost flock fertility. Flock fertil...

Grass growth has taken off, but will farmers put their grass to good use? Guest author Adrian Graham, a student of Sustainable Agriculture at Du...

Agridirect puts together a list of 5 signs you've been shearing sheep this month. Farmers on the shears: the telltale signs Well folks, the...

As summer gets underway, Agridirect offers farmers some advice on the prevention of clostridial diseases in sheep, and provides some information ...

Agridirect offers some advice on the prevention and treatment of blowfly strike in sheep. There is an old saying that a wet and windy May fills t...