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.

Bayer sets wheels in motion to appeal $289 million glyphosate verdict

Agri-Business

Bayer sets wheels in motion to appeal $289 million glyphosate verdict

Bayer – the new owner of Monsanto and the glyphosate weedkiller – asked a California judge to throw out a...
‘Fodder subsidy required to bring feed down from north-west’

Grass

‘Fodder subsidy required to bring feed down from north-west’

Farmers have been urged to undertake an evaluation of what forage is currently available on-farm to examine the extent of...
Improvement in fertility performance of national dairy herd recorded

Dairy

Improvement in fertility performance of national dairy herd recorded

The Irish Cattle Breeding Federation (ICBF) has reported an improvement in the fertility performance of the national dairy herd. This...
Average farmland price rises to €9,700/ac – Sherry FitzGerald

Agri-Business

Average farmland price rises to €9,700/ac – Sherry FitzGerald

Recent research carried out by Sherry FitzGerald found that the average price of farmland in Ireland, excluding Dublin, increased to...
Video: Extent of damage revealed at ‘Ploughing’ site

National Ploughing Championships

Video: Extent of damage revealed at ‘Ploughing’ site

Organisers of the National Ploughing Championships in Screggan, Tullamore, Co. Offaly, were forced to admit defeat earlier today, as they...
Friday ‘Ploughing’ considered as Storm Ali cancels day 2

National Ploughing Championships

Friday ‘Ploughing’ considered as Storm Ali cancels day 2

The organisers of the National Ploughing Championships are considering opening the event to the public on Friday, Anna Marie McHugh confirmed...
First look: New Lely Astronaut makes debut at ‘Ploughing 18’

Dairy

First look: New Lely Astronaut makes debut at ‘Ploughing 18’

Lely, the Dutch machinery and milking equipment manufacturer, unveiled its latest milking robot – the Lely Astronaut A5 – to...
‘We need a meal voucher system by early November’

Beef

‘We need a meal voucher system by early November’

The Irish Natura and Hill Farmers’ Association’s (INHFA’s) Brendan Joyce spoke to AgriLand about fodder shortages at day one of the National...
New rotary parlours launched by Dairymaster at ‘Ploughing 18’

Dairy

New rotary parlours launched by Dairymaster at ‘Ploughing 18’

From its base in Co. Kerry, Dairymaster – which celebrates its 50th anniversary this year – has grown to become...
‘The obvious way for processors to support dairy farmers is to increase the price’

Dairy

‘The obvious way for processors to support dairy farmers is to increase the price’

Gerald Quain, chairperson of the Irish Creamery Milk Suppliers’ Association’s (ICMSA’s) dairy committee, said the obvious way for processors to...
‘We’re coming through a historically bad year for grass growth’

Grass

‘We’re coming through a historically bad year for grass growth’

Irish farmers are coming through a historically bad year for grass growth, according to Teagasc’s Dr. Joe Patton, who spoke...
Fianna Fail continues to push for implementation of ‘hardship fund’

Agri Politics

Fianna Fail continues to push for implementation of ‘hardship fund’

Charlie McConalogue, Fianna Fail spokesperson on agriculture, continued his push for the implementation of a hardship fund at today’s National...
Sheep trade: Another week of price pressure for spring lambs

Sheep

Sheep trade: Another week of price pressure for spring lambs

Lamb buyers are continuing their quest to push down spring lamb quotes; they’re beginning negotiations with farmers at 450-465c/kg again...
Cattle marts: Demand remains strongest for quality bulls

Beef

Cattle marts: Demand remains strongest for quality bulls

As has been the case over the past number of weeks now, quality is the order of the day when...
Changing the thinking on fat inclusion in dairy cow diets

Dairy

Changing the thinking on fat inclusion in dairy cow diets

A notable transformation is taking place in the way fats – more specifically fatty acids – are included and utilised...
‘Defending Ireland’s UK beef market share will be a real challenge’

Beef

‘Defending Ireland’s UK beef market share will be a real challenge’

Brexit has to be the most acute and prominent source of uncertainty facing the Irish agri-food industry at this time,...
Tips to avoid running out of cash after a difficult year

Dairy

Tips to avoid running out of cash after a difficult year

2018 has been challenging to say the least and current estimates suggest that there could be a swing of €500-700/per...
‘Why China at all?’

Agri-Business

‘Why China at all?’

The prospect of targeting China with Irish dairy and meat products took centre stage at the ‘A World of Opportunity...