Crude protein

Lower-cost rations can end up costing more in lost performance

Decisions on selecting concentrates should be focused primarily on the energy content of the feed and then protein conten/cost price.

GRASS & FEEDING 25 October 2026

Lower-cost rations can end up costing more in lost performance

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Up to £20/t added to livestock rations

Up to £20/t added to livestock rations

NORTHERN IRELAND 30 September 2026

Winter Milk Research Update from Teagasc Johnstown Castle

Winter Milk Research Update from Teagasc Johnstown Castle

WINTER MILK 27 September 2026

Real-time nitrates figures on the horizon

Real-time nitrates figures on the horizon

Real-time nitrates figures on the horizon

SCHEMES 23 September 2026

Feed mills warn of ration price rises

Feed mills warn of ration price rises

Feed mills warn of ration price rises

NORTHERN IRELAND 9 September 2026

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Dairy Management: crude protein in feeds and winter feed requirements

Dairy Management: crude protein in feeds and winter feed requirements

Brendan Horan writes about the required protein content in meal during the current conditions.

MANAGEMENT 5 August 2026

Flexibility with concentrate crude protein limits

Flexibility with concentrate crude protein limits

The Department of Agriculture issued a reminder to farmers stating that a higher crude protein content concentrate can be fed to maintain animal welfare and meet dietary needs

NEWS 22 July 2026

Crude protein limit still flexible amid dry weather

Crude protein limit still flexible amid dry weather

The concentrate 14% crude protein limit is applicable from 15 April to 30 September as set out in the good agricultural practice for the protection of waters regulations.

NEWS 21 July 2026

High milk output from robot in Antrim

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

Feeding plans to maximise sale value

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

Over half of pig units negative for PRRS

Over half of pig units negative for PRRS

David Wright reports from a pig research seminar held at AFBI Hillsborough

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

Its an obvious fix to extend the start date to avoid farmers having to explain at an inspection later in the year that they were feeding higher protein concentrates due to bad weather, Carroll said.

NEWS 21 April 2026

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