Protein crops

Budget 2027: extra €4m SIM funds part of €54m total for tillage sector

The level of funding allocated has increased by €4m, lifting the level allocated to the Straw Incorporation Measure from €10m to €14m.

NEWS 6 October 2026

Budget 2027: extra €4m SIM funds part of €54m total for tillage sector

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Hammer to break into beans market

Hammer to break into beans market

VARIETIES 12 July 2026

Brussels adopts new livestock strategy

Brussels adopts new livestock strategy

NEWS 8 July 2026

EU livestock strategy and protein action plan adopted

EU livestock strategy and protein action plan adopted

EU livestock strategy and protein action plan adopted

NEWS 7 July 2026

Tillage Podcast: temperatures rise as tillage area drops

Tillage Podcast: temperatures rise as tillage area drops

Tillage Podcast: temperatures rise as tillage area drops

NEWS 25 June 2026

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Protein payment could be €510/ha in 2026

Protein payment could be €510/ha in 2026

The Protein Aid Scheme has played a key role in increasing the area of protein crops grown in the country.

NEWS 1 January 1970

Bean seed in demand, pre-emergence herbicide should be applied

Bean seed in demand, pre-emergence herbicide should be applied

You should apply herbicide to crops pre-emergence and make use of the alternative chemistry when planting beans.

HUSBANDRY 1 January 1970

Tillage to trail other sectors in 2026

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 1 January 1970

Flavourless peas, better nutrition and fewer allergens on the way

Flavourless peas, better nutrition and fewer allergens on the way

This could be a big breakthrough that could improve and expand the market for peas in Ireland and beyond.

NEWS 1 January 1970

Protein aid payments to hit bank accounts in coming days

Protein aid payments to hit bank accounts in coming days

Minister Heydon confirms commencement of €9.5m in payments under the Protein Aid Scheme.

NEWS 1 January 1970

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

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

EU Deforestation Regulations are in limbo at present. As uncertainty enters markets there could be opportunity for Irish feed.

NEWS 1 January 1970

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Simply Better: six generations of cheesemaking at Gubbeen Farmhouse Cheese

From a family farm in west Cork to the shelves of Dunnes Stores, Gubbeen Farmhouse Cheese brings generations of cheesemaking tradition to the Simply Better range.

Simply Better: six generations of cheesemaking at Gubbeen Farmhouse Cheese