Crude protein

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 1 April 2026

Online system opens for 2026 nitrates derogation applications

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Concentrate crude protein rules and excretion rates

Concentrate crude protein rules and excretion rates

MANAGEMENT 18 March 2026

Sheep Management: early lambing ewes and SIS scanning records

Sheep Management: early lambing ewes and SIS scanning records

MANAGEMENT 30 December 2025

Department update stocking rate rules

Department update stocking rate rules

Department update stocking rate rules

MANAGEMENT 30 December 2025

Teagasc researches benefits of oats in rations

Teagasc researches benefits of oats in rations

Teagasc researches benefits of oats in rations

NEWS 23 November 2025

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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 21 May 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 21 May 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 21 May 2025

Weekend weather: mixed conditions of sunny spells and scattered showers

Weekend weather: mixed conditions of sunny spells and scattered showers

Met Éireann has said that the weekend will consist of mainly sunny spells, with scattered showers developing at times.

NEWS 21 May 2025

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 21 May 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 21 May 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 21 May 2025

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