Protein crops

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 3 December 2025

Flavourless peas, better nutrition and fewer allergens on the way

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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?

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

What would happen if protein supports were reduced or removed?

What would happen if protein supports were reduced or removed?

What would happen if protein supports were reduced or removed?

CROPS AND SPRAYING 21 June 2025

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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 15 December 2024

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 15 December 2024

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 15 December 2024

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 15 December 2024

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 15 December 2024

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 15 December 2024

Brewers grains to fuel elite athletes

Brewers grains to fuel elite athletes

There are loads of opportunities to produce high-protein ingredients from Irish grain and plants. This can also make for a more sustainable production chain.

NEWS 15 December 2024

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