Protein crops

Pea and bean research showing promise at Oak Park

Research into peas and beans is important to try and increase the amount of these crops grown in Ireland.

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?

CROPS AND SPRAYING 21 June 2025

Protein payment of up to €600/ha in 2025

Protein payment of up to €600/ha in 2025

NITRATES 19 June 2025

Flour and meat alternatives from Irish peas and beans

Flour and meat alternatives from Irish peas and beans

Flour and meat alternatives from Irish peas and beans

NEWS 15 June 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

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

NEWS 12 June 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 23 October 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 23 October 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 23 October 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 23 October 2024

Protein Aid Scheme payments worth €9m on the way to tillage farmers

Protein Aid Scheme payments worth €9m on the way to tillage farmers

The minister also confirmed that payments under the Straw Incorporation Measure will start issuing to farmers next week.

SCHEMES 23 October 2024

Options for sheep headage payment are ‘limited’

Options for sheep headage payment are ‘limited’

There is likely to be little leftover funding for a sheep headage payment, or else payment rates for all coupled schemes will need to reduce to free up money.

NORTHERN IRELAND 23 October 2024

French lessons to be had for sheep trade

French lessons to be had for sheep trade

They target expensive meal at young, growing lambs for a short period and grow high-protein crops with little inputs on land, that traditionally dries out in the summer.

VIEWPOINTS 23 October 2024

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