Crude Protein

High milk output from robot in Antrim

Cow numbers, milk yield and milk components have all been on the rise on Ciaran McNaughton's farm near Corkey.

NORTHERN IRELAND 15 July 2026

High milk output from robot in Antrim

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Feeding plans to maximise sale value

Feeding plans to maximise sale value

SUCKLERS 13 June 2026

Over half of pig units negative for PRRS

Over half of pig units negative for PRRS

NORTHERN IRELAND 3 June 2026

ICMSA calls for 14% ration start date to be extended to 15 May

ICMSA calls for 14% ration start date to be extended to 15 May

ICMSA calls for 14% ration start date to be extended to 15 May

NEWS 21 April 2026

14% crude protein limit is flexible if cows are not fully outdoors - Department

14% crude protein limit is flexible if cows are not fully outdoors - Department

14% crude protein limit is flexible if cows are not fully outdoors - Department

NEWS 17 April 2026

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Online system opens for 2026 nitrates derogation applications

Online system opens for 2026 nitrates derogation applications

The Minister also confirmed that the Irish Cattle Breeding Federation website has opened to facilitate dairy farmers to confirm their Dairy Band for 2026.

NEWS 10 September 2025

Concentrate crude protein rules and excretion rates

Concentrate crude protein rules and excretion rates

The maximum crude protein content of 14% in concentrates fed to grazing animals aged two years and upwards comes into play on 15 April but higher inclusion rates can be sanctioned.

MANAGEMENT 10 September 2025

Sheep Management: early lambing ewes and SIS scanning records

Sheep Management: early lambing ewes and SIS scanning records

Ewes and lambs retained indoors will require higher levels of supplementation while management will need to be concise to keep disease levels at bay.

MANAGEMENT 10 September 2025

Department update stocking rate rules

Department update stocking rate rules

The government has changed the way it intends to implement the nutrient distribution rules under the new nitrates action programme, writes Aidan Brennan.

MANAGEMENT 10 September 2025

Teagasc researches benefits of oats in rations

Teagasc researches benefits of oats in rations

Teagasc has carried out research into replacing barley with oats in rations and there is no difference in animal performance.

NEWS 10 September 2025

How much meal do weanlings need?

How much meal do weanlings need?

Adam Woods takes a look at feeding weanlings this winter to optimise liveweight gain.

MARKETS 10 September 2025

14 September deadline for fertiliser applications

14 September deadline for fertiliser applications

Once the deadline has passed attention will turn to farmers declaring closing stocks of fertiliser.

SCHEMES 10 September 2025

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