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.

Mart report: Butcher and factory lambs remain in demand

Sheep

Mart report: Butcher and factory lambs remain in demand

The mart sheep trade remains resilient despite the uncertainty in France. Monday’s marts indicate that butchers lambs are up €2/head...
Weak euro drives top-quality weaning heifer trade – Plainer lots back

Beef

Weak euro drives top-quality weaning heifer trade – Plainer lots back

The strong Sterling has increased the number of Northern Ireland and UK buyers around the country’s marts, and was particularly...
‘2,000 dairy farmers to seek contract rearing service’

Dairy

‘2,000 dairy farmers to seek contract rearing service’

Contract rearing will increase quite substantially over the next couple of years and potentially 2,000 dairy farmers could require the...
AberGreen grass wins prestigious variety cup

Grass

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...
Heifers average €3,000 at IHFA open day

Dairy

Heifers average €3,000 at IHFA open day

An average price of €3,000 was achieved at the sale of young pedigree dairy heifers as part of a recent...
‘Salad potato production is a one-horse race’

Tillage

‘Salad potato production is a one-horse race’

There is huge potential in salad potato production said Teagasc’s Michael Hennessy and farmers were told at a recent Teagasc...
€327 differential between Irish and UK beef

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...
Young farmers hear how to steer their career in the right direction – Macra

Agri-Business

Young farmers hear how to steer their career in the right direction – Macra

Planning and succession are necessities when it comes to a future career in farming. These were the take home messages...
Larry Goodman factory announces €50m redevelopment in Cahir

Beef

Larry Goodman factory announces €50m redevelopment in Cahir

The Larry Goodman owned ABP Food Group has announced the completion of a €50m redevelopment of its facilities in Cahir,...
Buoyant beef trade in the factories – heifers hit 440c/kg

Beef

Buoyant beef trade in the factories – heifers hit 440c/kg

The beef trade still remains strong in the country’s plants despite the kill being around 1,000 ahead of this week...
‘Genomics sign-up should not be required for new discussion groups’

Beef

‘Genomics sign-up should not be required for new discussion groups’

The linking of participation in rural development schemes, such as the genomics scheme and discussion groups, is unacceptable according to...
Dog attack on Wicklow sheep farm, owner refuses to put dog down

Sheep

Dog attack on Wicklow sheep farm, owner refuses to put dog down

A Wicklow sheep farmer awoke to a dog attack on Sunday (June 19) morning and says that despite the outcome...
‘There are farmers buying lambs that haven’t bought sheep in years’

Sheep

‘There are farmers buying lambs that haven’t bought sheep in years’

Farmer customers are still evident around the country’s marts and are keeping upward pressure on the price of store lambs,...
Farmers and exporters drive trade – Cattle prices hold strong

Beef

Farmers and exporters drive trade – Cattle prices hold strong

Cattle prices remain strong in the countries marts, with reports that exporters and farmers are standing side by side for...
Will you make money on store cattle this year? Here are the maths

Beef

Will you make money on store cattle this year? Here are the maths

The store cattle trade is currently booming in marts throughout the country but what will these cattle have to make...
RSA – Top tips on towing trailers

Machinery

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...
Ireland’s sports star farmers on Twitter, how many do you follow?

Rural Life

Ireland’s sports star farmers on Twitter, how many do you follow?

Who are the Irish farmers that have made it big on the sporting stage and do you follow them on...
‘Herd health improved with Lely milking robots’

Dairy

‘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...