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.

Robotic milking will allow Cork farm expand by 40%

Dairy

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...
‘If you don’t have a (good) relationship in a farm partnership it’s a recipe for trouble’

Dairy

‘If you don’t have a (good) relationship in a farm partnership it’s a recipe for trouble’

Farm succession starts way before your agricultural education, according to Tom Curran of Teagasc, who says relationship is key in...
‘The sheep farmer will pay for electronic tagging but others will benefit’

Sheep

‘The sheep farmer will pay for electronic tagging but others will benefit’

Sheep farmers are strongly opposed to the introduction of full Electronic Identification (EID) IFA Sheep Chairman James Murphy told a...
‘Five years’ experience essential before going into a share farming agreement’

Dairy

‘Five years’ experience essential before going into a share farming agreement’

Farmers must have five years’ experience before even considering a share farming agreement, according to Laurance Shalloo of Teagasc. Speaking...
Beef trade remains strong as supplies remain tight with heifers making 435c/kg

Beef

Beef trade remains strong as supplies remain tight with heifers making 435c/kg

The beef trade remains strong across the country with supplies very tight and factories actively looking for cattle. The majority...
EU to become more dependent on dairy beef

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

Machinery

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...
Factory lamb prices remain unchanged

Sheep

Factory lamb prices remain unchanged

Despite the market confidence witnessed around the countries sheep marts last week the factory price of spring lamb is set...
Planning is essential – dairy new entrants advise on not being ‘clueless’

Dairy

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...
Farmers driving trade for stores – prices up €20-30/head

Beef

Farmers driving trade for stores – prices up €20-30/head

Strong farmer demand for store cattle has been cited for increased mart prices this week. Tullow Livestock Sales reported a...
New Zealand dairy cull up 21% – strong beef price and low milk price to blame

Agri Politics

New Zealand dairy cull up 21% – strong beef price and low milk price to blame

New Zealand dairy cull cow numbers have increased as farmers take advantage of higher beef prices. The cull cow kill...
Tractor and trailer braking – Are you road legal?

Machinery

Tractor and trailer braking – Are you road legal?

The Road Safety Authority (RSA) has highlighted its revised tractor and trailer braking requirements which will come into effect in...
New Zealand dairy commodities fall in Chinese stock exchange aftershock

Agri Politics

New Zealand dairy commodities fall in Chinese stock exchange aftershock

New Zealand dairy markets and commodities have been hardest hit by the uncertainty facing the Chinese stock exchange, according to...
Surplus grass – What should you do with it?

Grass

Surplus grass – What should you do with it?

High grass growth and soaring store prices have seen the grass covers on many dry stock farms increase. What should...
Dairy expansion – Why planning is essential

Dairy

Dairy expansion – Why planning is essential

The process of expansion is a stressful time for new entrant dairy farmers, said Patrick Gowing of the Teagasc Dairy...
Lamb price jumps €10/head as farmers drive demand for stores

Sheep

Lamb price jumps €10/head as farmers drive demand for stores

Increased grass supply and a high beef price have been cited for rocketing store lamb prices, according to Eric Driver...
Why is early vigour important in winter oilseed rape?

Tillage

Why is early vigour important in winter oilseed rape?

Early vigour will become increasingly important in future winter oilseed rape crops, according to Brian O’Connor of the Department of Agriculture....
Exceptional demand for finished cattle as they make €1,000 over

Beef

Exceptional demand for finished cattle as they make €1,000 over

Last week’s rain has seen grass growth explode and exceptionally strong demand from grass buyers has had a positive impact...