Crude protein

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 23 November 2025

Teagasc researches benefits of oats in rations

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How much meal do weanlings need?

How much meal do weanlings need?

MARKETS 25 October 2025

14 September deadline for fertiliser applications

14 September deadline for fertiliser applications

SCHEMES 10 September 2025

Interim cattle nitrogen and phosphorus statements available

Interim cattle nitrogen and phosphorus statements available

Interim cattle nitrogen and phosphorus statements available

NEWS 4 September 2025

Weekend weather: mixed conditions of sunny spells and scattered showers

Weekend weather: mixed conditions of sunny spells and scattered showers

Weekend weather: mixed conditions of sunny spells and scattered showers

NEWS 18 July 2025

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Dairy Management: weather, breeding and checking crude protein

Dairy Management: weather, breeding and checking crude protein

Aidan Brennan looks at the impact of the weather on grass growth and farm cover and says now is a good time to be wrapping up the breeding season.

MANAGEMENT 22 March 2025

New concentrate protein rules for grazing and dairy animals

New concentrate protein rules for grazing and dairy animals

There is a maximum crude protein content in concentrates fed to older grazing animals of 14% while dairy farmers can lower their nitrogen excretion rate by opting for a lower protein content.

NITRATES 22 March 2025

Nitrogen statements will not be revised

Nitrogen statements will not be revised

Aidan Brennan looks at the changes to the nitrates excretion rates that are coming into place for 2025.

NEWS 22 March 2025

Farm Tech Talk: ACRES rewetting, grass growth and mart prices

Farm Tech Talk: ACRES rewetting, grass growth and mart prices

Caitríona Morrissey is joined by Adam Woods, Darren Carty and Aidan Brennan to answer your farm management questions and look at markets trends and scheme updates.

NEWS 22 March 2025

14% maximum crude protein concentrate rule starts on 15 April

14% maximum crude protein concentrate rule starts on 15 April

The maximum crude protein content in concentrates fed to cattle over two years of age and at grass from 15 April to 30 September is 14%.

SCHEMES 22 March 2025

AFBI study examines low-protein dairy diets

AFBI study examines low-protein dairy diets

A new study conducted at AFBI Hillsborough has assessed various levels of crude protein in dairy cow diets.

NORTHERN IRELAND 22 March 2025

Dairy farmers can now find out their nitrates band for 2025

Dairy farmers can now find out their nitrates band for 2025

The closing date for dairy banding submissions is 15 May 2025.

NEWS 22 March 2025

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Udder Vital Bolus can be used for animals with somatic cell count problems and during the transition period.

Udder Vital Bolus to support vitality and resilience

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