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.

‘Significant risk to Irish agri-food exports if UK quits the single market’

Agri-Business

‘Significant risk to Irish agri-food exports if UK quits the single market’

The prospect of the UK quitting the European Union single market poses a very significant risk to the Irish agri-food...
Mary Delaney takes the reins as Agricultural Science Association President

Agri-Business

Mary Delaney takes the reins as Agricultural Science Association President

Mary Delaney will take the reins as the Agricultural Science Association’s President today following the organisation’s Annual General Meeting later...
South American food production to increase by 40% – But what does it mean for Europe?

Agri-Business

South American food production to increase by 40% – But what does it mean for Europe?

Food production in South America is set to increase by 40% in the coming years to meet the demands of...
‘Majority of agri-food professionals worried about Brexit impact’

Agri-Business

‘Majority of agri-food professionals worried about Brexit impact’

The majority of Irish agri-food professionals are worried about the impact of Brexit, a recent survey has shown. The Agricultural...
Pics: Fendt unveil updated 500 Vario tractor range

Machinery

Pics: Fendt unveil updated 500 Vario tractor range

Fendt has unveiled its latest range of tractors, the Fendt 500 Vario series, which is available in 125-165 horsepower models....
Land Rover Defender owners urged to be ‘vigilant’ as thefts increase

Machinery

Land Rover Defender owners urged to be ‘vigilant’ as thefts increase

Land Rover Defender owners in the UK have been urged to be vigilant following a series of thefts over the...
Video: Could the latest concept from Case IH reduce the need for tractor drivers?

Machinery

Video: Could the latest concept from Case IH reduce the need for tractor drivers?

Case IH unveiled an autonomous or driverless tractor concept in the US this week. The concept vehicle is a cabless...
New badger culling licences announced to combat TB in England

Environment

New badger culling licences announced to combat TB in England

Further measures, including seven new culling licences and tighter cattle controls, have been announced in the England today as part...
Imports of Northern Irish lamb for slaughter fall in August

N.Ireland

Imports of Northern Irish lamb for slaughter fall in August

The number of Northern Irish lambs crossing the border for direct slaughter in the Republic dropped in August, recent figures...
Video: 590 horsepower Tribine combine rolls of the production line in the US

Machinery

Video: 590 horsepower Tribine combine rolls of the production line in the US

A new combine, the Tribine, has rolled of the production line in the US and it is said to be...
UK dairy processors increase price on the back of ‘falling milk production’

Dairy

UK dairy processors increase price on the back of ‘falling milk production’

A number of dairy processors in the UK have moved to increase September’s milk price, with prices up by 0.75-1p/L...
The Pottinger Servo plough – ‘An all-rounder built for the toughest jobs’

Machinery

The Pottinger Servo plough – ‘An all-rounder built for the toughest jobs’

The Pottinger plough – particularly the Servo 45 S is an all-rounder built for the toughest jobs and applications. According...
New Holland launches new model to its rotary combine line-up

Machinery

New Holland launches new model to its rotary combine line-up

New Holland has launched the latest model in its rotary combine line up – the New Holland CR8.80. According to...
See machinery from the 1940s put through its paces at the Autumn Harvest Extravaganza

Rural Life

See machinery from the 1940s put through its paces at the Autumn Harvest Extravaganza

Terrific tractors and magnificent machinery from the 1940’s to modern times will be put through their paces at this year’s...
Pics: Claas unveils new additions to its baler range

Machinery

Pics: Claas unveils new additions to its baler range

Claas, the German machinery manufacturer, has unveiled the latest additions to Quadrant and Variant baler ranges. The company has launched...
Holidaymakers urged to avoid importing ‘devastating’ animal diseases

N.Ireland

Holidaymakers urged to avoid importing ‘devastating’ animal diseases

Northern Irish holidaymakers have been warned about the risks of importing animal diseases from their holiday destinations. This warning comes...
Over 14,000 Northern Irish spring lambs slaughtered in Ireland in two weeks – LMC

Sheep

Over 14,000 Northern Irish spring lambs slaughtered in Ireland in two weeks – LMC

Just over 14,000 Northern Irish spring lambs have been slaughtered by sheep processors south of the border over the past...
‘Now is the time to assess whether your sheds are working or not’

Beef

‘Now is the time to assess whether your sheds are working or not’

Beef farmers should use this time to access whether or not their sheds are working, according to Charles Chavasse, Area...
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