Crude protein

Feeding plans to maximise sale value

Feeding higher quantities to E- and U-grading type weanlings can enhance their selling points, while overfeeding plainer types can make them less saleable.

SUCKLERS 13 June 2026

Feeding plans to maximise sale value

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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

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

Online system opens for 2026 nitrates derogation applications

Online system opens for 2026 nitrates derogation applications

Online system opens for 2026 nitrates derogation applications

NEWS 1 April 2026

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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 4 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 4 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 4 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 4 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 4 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 4 September 2025

Interim cattle nitrogen and phosphorus statements available

Interim cattle nitrogen and phosphorus statements available

The Department is encouraging all farmers with cattle on their holdings to check their interim statement as the revised bovine excretion rates are now applicable.

NEWS 4 September 2025

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National Dairy Council bridging the urban-rural divide through school farm visit

Kildare dairy farmer welcomed students as part of a National Dairy Council initiative, which saw 1,500 pupils across Ireland visit working dairy farms during May.

National Dairy Council bridging the urban-rural divide through school farm visit

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