Seán Cummins -

Seán Cummins

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.

Beef

almost 7 years ago

New panel of €5/straw Gene Ireland bulls formed

The Gene Ireland programme was launched in autumn 2012 and was established by the ICBF (Irish...

Dairy

almost 7 years ago

85% of dairy farms had insufficient soil fertility levels in 2017

Of the dairy farm soil samples analysed by Teagasc in 2017, just 15% had optimal soil fertility...

Sheep

almost 7 years ago

Spring lamb supplies continue to remain strong

Although some signs of markets improving were witnessed this week, the number of spring lambs being...

Grass

almost 7 years ago

'K fertiliser applications insufficient to meet offtakes over the past decade'

Silage swards have higher potassium (K) requirements than grazed swards, according to Teagasc’s...

Dairy

almost 7 years ago

Dairy focus: Why one 700-cow farm decided to go down the robotic milking route

Milking 700 cows just outside Ardstraw, Jason Mitchell is the fourth generation of his family to...

Grass

almost 7 years ago

5 steps to improve soil fertility on your farm

Delegates arrived in Kilkenny this week for Teagasc’s Soil Fertility Conference, where the...

Environment

almost 7 years ago

Crowds gather for Teagasc Soil Fertility Conference

Hundreds of delegates gathered in Kilkenny today for Teagasc’s annual Soil Fertility Conference....

Sheep

almost 7 years ago

Sheep trade: Factories begin to up their game on spring lamb prices

The spring lamb trade appears to be strengthening and stronger base quotes are available in some...

Beef

almost 7 years ago

Cattle marts: Forward bullocks lead the way

As is normally the case this time of year, weekly cattle sales are beginning to increase in marts...

Beef

almost 7 years ago

EU live cattle exports expected to 'weaken significantly' in second half of 2018

The number of live cattle exported out of the EU during the first half of 2018 was 11% higher than...

Dairy

almost 7 years ago

Time to focus on body condition score

Although many spring-calving dairy herds will continue to milk on into late November and early...

Beef

almost 7 years ago

August suckler births at the lowest point in 3 years

Figures have pointed to a slight reduction in the number of calves registered to beef cows –...

Grass

almost 7 years ago

4 things to consider when grazing forage crops

After the summer that’s just been, many farmers have grown and will graze forage crops for the...

Environment

almost 7 years ago

Grassland focus for Teagasc soil fertility conference

Teagasc’s annual soil fertility conference, titled ‘Optimising soil and fertiliser management...