Seán Cummins

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Seán Cummins holds an honours degree in Animal Science for UCD. At Agriland, he has a particular focus on the beef, dairy and sheep sectors. Hailing from Co. Wexford, he comes from the typical Irish part-time farm.

If the goat was mistreated he would not be putting on weight – Healy-Rae
If the goat was mistreated he would not be putting on weight – Healy-Rae

If the puck goat knew what was ahead of him, there would be goats queuing up outside of Killorglin said...

UK beef exports fall by 11% – LMC
UK beef exports fall by 11% – LMC

UK beef exports have fallen by 11% in 2015, reports the LMC (Livestock and Meat Commission of Northern Ireland). There...

‘Suspending the Global Dairy Trade (GDT) will not solve anything’
‘Suspending the Global Dairy Trade (GDT) will not solve anything’

Ceasing the Global Dairy Trade (GDT) will not solve the supply and demand imbalance said the Managing Director of Fonterra...

See the grass growth figures of a top dairy farm
See the grass growth figures of a top dairy farm

David Murphy from Co. Armagh looks set to take the Yara Grass Prix title this year. The dairy farmer has...

Thinking of buying a new ram? Upcoming sales to showcase best in breeds
Thinking of buying a new ram? Upcoming sales to showcase best in breeds

As the summer edges closer to an end sheep farmers must start planning their breeding for next year. But what...

Dairy cull up 7% in Northern Ireland – LMC
Dairy cull up 7% in Northern Ireland – LMC

The Northern Irish cow kill is 46% higher this week than the corresponding week last year reports the Livestock and...

Deutz-Fahr unveils C6000 series combine
Deutz-Fahr unveils C6000 series combine

Following the success of the C9000 and C7000 series combines in previous years, Deutz-Fahr will launch the new C6000 series....

Coillte announces 46% growth in operating profit to €60.5m
Coillte announces 46% growth in operating profit to €60.5m

Coillte has announced its annual results for 2014, with an operating profit of €60.5m, which is an increase of 46%...

‘Lamb must be included in beef trade missions’
‘Lamb must be included in beef trade missions’

Sheep meat and lamb cannot simply be forgotten about – it needs to be brought in at the same time...

Agrinet organises user friendly meetings – Here’s where
Agrinet organises user friendly meetings – Here’s where

Agrinet is organising a number of user meetings in conjunction with experienced Teagasc grassland advisors. The next and third meeting...

AberGreen grass wins prestigious variety cup
AberGreen grass wins prestigious variety cup

The perennial ryegrass AberGreen has become only the second forage grass variety to receive the prestigious Variety Cup from the National...

€327 differential between Irish and UK beef
€327 differential between Irish and UK beef

The price differential between Ireland’s and Northern Ireland’s beef has now increased to 50p/kg or 71c/kg, while the UK beef...

RSA – Top tips on towing trailers
RSA – Top tips on towing trailers

The Road Safety Authority (RSA) will soon publish guidelines on towing trailers safely. Here are their top tips. The trailers...

‘Herd health improved with Lely milking robots’
‘Herd health improved with Lely milking robots’

The introduction of Lely robotic milking technology has been viewed by many dairy farmers as an opportunity to get out...

Robotic milking will allow Cork farm expand by 40%
Robotic milking will allow Cork farm expand by 40%

Increased milk production, grassland management and herd health are all major benefits of the Lely robotic milking system, according to...

EU to become more dependent on dairy beef
EU to become more dependent on dairy beef

The EU is set to become more dependent on beef sourced from the dairy herd. The European beef herd is...

Tractor and trailer lighting – know the rules
Tractor and trailer lighting – know the rules

Revised lighting regulations will come into effect from January 1, 2016 with respect to all vehicles, according to the Road...

Planning is essential – dairy new entrants advise on not being ‘clueless’
Planning is essential – dairy new entrants advise on not being ‘clueless’

Members of the Greenfield Dairy Discussion Group spoke of their experiences of planning and why it is essential when setting up...