Protein crops

Tillage to trail other sectors in 2026

According to analysis from Teagasc, higher fertiliser and production costs, combined with a return to more average crop yields, are set to reduce profitability in the tillage sector.

NEWS 14 January 2026

Tillage to trail other sectors in 2026

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Flavourless peas, better nutrition and fewer allergens on the way

Flavourless peas, better nutrition and fewer allergens on the way

NEWS 3 December 2025

Protein aid payments to hit bank accounts in coming days

Protein aid payments to hit bank accounts in coming days

NEWS 3 December 2025

Is there Irish opportunity as the EU deforestation regulations face vote?

Is there Irish opportunity as the EU deforestation regulations face vote?

Is there Irish opportunity as the EU deforestation regulations face vote?

NEWS 19 November 2025

Pea and bean research showing promise at Oak Park

Pea and bean research showing promise at Oak Park

Pea and bean research showing promise at Oak Park

NEWS 2 July 2025

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What would happen if protein supports were reduced or removed?

What would happen if protein supports were reduced or removed?

Research is currently underway into producing food products produced from beans and protein crops writes Richard Lynch.

CROPS AND SPRAYING 29 January 2025

Protein payment of up to €600/ha in 2025

Protein payment of up to €600/ha in 2025

The payment per hectare is likely to be boosted by an increased budget of €10m and a lower area of protein crops likely to have been planted in 2025.

NITRATES 29 January 2025

Flour and meat alternatives from Irish peas and beans

Flour and meat alternatives from Irish peas and beans

Eimear Gallagher and Shay Hannon of Teagasc Ashtown report on some exciting research into Irish plant protein.

NEWS 29 January 2025

Tillage Podcast: reporting from Cereals in the UK and crops in Co Louth

Tillage Podcast: reporting from Cereals in the UK and crops in Co Louth

This week’s Tillage Podcast comes from the Cereals event in the UK and has all the latest tillage news.

NEWS 29 January 2025

Farmers to receive maximum protein payment for 2025

Farmers to receive maximum protein payment for 2025

Farmers who planted protein crops this year will receive the maximum payment allowed under the scheme.

NEWS 29 January 2025

Protein payment to be a max of €600/ha in 2025

Protein payment to be a max of €600/ha in 2025

The budget for the Protein Aid Scheme has increased for 2025. Siobhán Walsh reports.

NEWS 29 January 2025

Tillage conference: Irish beans to produce gluten-free flour

Tillage conference: Irish beans to produce gluten-free flour

Irish peas and beans could supply high-protein ingredients for baking. Teagasc research is currently under way on this.

NEWS 29 January 2025

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Welcome to the 2026 Millstreet SFM Show

Welcome to the 2026 Millstreet Spring Farm Machinery Show at the Green Glens Arena.

Welcome to the 2026 Millstreet SFM Show

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