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14% maximum crude protein concentrate rule starts on 15 April
Darren Carty
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%.
26 March 2025 Northern Ireland
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.
22 March 2025 News
Dairy farmers can now find out their nitrates band for 2025
The closing date for dairy banding submissions is 15 May 2025.
Spring feeding Q&A with Teagasc experts
There is renewed interest in feeding cows well this spring, Teagasc experts Aisling Claffey and Joe Patton look at the requirements for cows this spring and at peak
19 March 2025 Grass & feeding
Three-step splash plate ban proposed
DAERA intend to run a public consultation on it’s the proposals shortly as part of its wider review of the nutrients action programme.
5 March 2025 Northern Ireland
Eight significant nitrates changes signed in to law
The changes come in to play immediately and include new fertiliser limits, changes to animal excretion rates, mandatory inclusion of clover in reseeds and the phasing out of unprotected urea.
5 March 2025 News
Mills keep feed prices steady for March
Spot markets for grains have moved upwards in recent weeks, driven by uncertainty with trade tariffs and shifts in currency markets.
5 March 2025 Northern Ireland
Dairy Management: the importance of a grass budget
Aidan Brennan says that just looking at area based targets for grazing can be too crude, especially where grass covers are lower than planned.
5 March 2025 Management
New nitrates regulations adding ‘pressure’ for farmers – IFA
The association said that the “constantly evolving regulatory and non-regulatory measures” will further add to the challenges and complexity of nutrient management on farms.
28 February 2025 News
Unprotected urea ban from 2026 and new calf excretion rates
New measures to be introduced following review of the nitrates action programme.
28 February 2025 News
Is grass worth the hassle in spring?
Aidan Brennan looks at the energy and protein content of various feeds and says that typical quality grass silage is hugely detrimental to performance.
26 February 2025 Grass & feeding
New Nitrates livestock rules coming in to place in 2025
The rules apply to all farmers and include changes to slurry spreading regulations, chemical fertiliser restrictions and lower crude protein levels in concentrates fed during the grazing season.
23 December 2024 News