Ciaran Hearn

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A native of county Waterford Ciaran began his life in agriculture on a mixed farm of dairy and beef enterprises. Ciaran went on to attend both WIT and UCD, graduating in 2016 with an honours degree in Animal Science. While working at Agriland Ciaran will have particular responsibility for dairy, beef and grass sectors. Aside from agriculture Ciaran is a keen sports fan with particular interests in GAA and horse racing.

Sheep Ireland to offer free parentage recording service for hill farmers
Sheep Ireland to offer free parentage recording service for hill farmers

Sheep Ireland is to continue offering free parentage recording services to hill sheep farmers around Ireland. Eamon Wall of Sheep...

Calf births up 45,893 head as dairy calvings lead the way
Calf births up 45,893 head as dairy calvings lead the way

Total calf births in Ireland show an increase of 45,893 head for the year-to-date compared to the corresponding period in...

Is your milking system ready for cold weather?
Is your milking system ready for cold weather?

This week parts of Ireland saw the first snow of winter and many dairy farmers may be wondering if their...

Over 63% of dairy cows sired by AI bulls – ICBF
Over 63% of dairy cows sired by AI bulls – ICBF

Some 63.4% the cows in Irish dairy herds are sired by AI bulls, according to the latest Irish Cattle Breeding...

Sheep kill jumps 14% in the space of a week
Sheep kill jumps 14% in the space of a week

The total number of sheep slaughtered in Ireland for the week ending November 13 has jumped by almost 14% on...

Beef kill bounces back after last week’s drop
Beef kill bounces back after last week’s drop

The number of beef cattle slaughtered at Department of Agriculture approved plants has increased across the board for the week...

Irish heifer prices continue to decline, gap widens with the North
Irish heifer prices continue to decline, gap widens with the North

Heifer prices in the Republic of Ireland for the week ending November 6 are down by 1.8c/kg on the week...

‘Drying off can play a significant role in farm profitability’
‘Drying off can play a significant role in farm profitability’

Drying off can be one of the most critical times of year when it comes to reducing on-farm somatic cell...

Pressure eases on lamb prices in factories
Pressure eases on lamb prices in factories

Lamb quotes have increased this week with most processors offering a base price of 10c/kg higher than last week. Kepak Athleague...

Increased trade in cattle marts around the country
Increased trade in cattle marts around the country

Mart managers from around the country are reporting increased trade in both store and weanling cattle around the country this...

Sheep marts: Demand increases for lamb
Sheep marts: Demand increases for lamb

Demand around the country for lambs is strong this week with many marts reporting increased trade on previous weeks. There...

Silage quality up on last year, but farmers struggle with cutting date
Silage quality up on last year, but farmers struggle with cutting date

The quality of silage made on Irish farms is up slightly on last year, according to Farm Business Advisers (FDA)...

Interested in finishing hill store lambs? – Teagasc is holding an open day
Interested in finishing hill store lambs? – Teagasc is holding an open day

Teagasc will host a hill store lamb finishing open day at its Athenry Campus, tomorrow, November 15. The various options...

Successful co-ops could lead to successful rural communities
Successful co-ops could lead to successful rural communities

Irish farmers should not underestimate the power of their local co-ops nor take them for granted, the Canadian Ambassador to...

Video: Step-by-step guide to Body Condition Score your cows
Video: Step-by-step guide to Body Condition Score your cows

Body Condition Score (BCS) is a widely used management tool on Irish farms. However, there can often be inconsistencies in...

Australia to introduce X-ray carcass grading
Australia to introduce X-ray carcass grading

From next year onward, abattoirs across Australia will grade lamb carcasses using an objective carcass measuring (OCM) system. This system...

Liquid milk producers begin to focus on fertility
Liquid milk producers begin to focus on fertility

Dairy farmers producing milk for the liquid milk market are beginning to realise the value of compact calving and shortened...

Good weather giving farmers a ‘great opportunity’ to spread Potassium
Good weather giving farmers a ‘great opportunity’ to spread Potassium

The unseasonably good weather being experienced in many parts of the country has given farmers a great opportunity to spread...