Dairy
The deadline for spreading farmyard manure (FYM) will kick in this weekend, so farmers should spread the last of it while they can.
Tomorrow (September 14) will be the last day farmers can apply fertiliser in the form of nirogen (N) and phosphorus (P) to their ground...
With the closed period for spreading farmyard manure (FYM) now only a matter of days away, it is important that farmers get...
N.Ireland
As the slurry season comes to an end, NI Water are reminding farmers to they protect water resources when spreading slurry or manures.
DAERA is reminding farmers in Northern Ireland that the closed period for spreading chemical fertiliser is fast approaching.
Beef
With the date for the ending of the closed period for slurry spreading just around the corner, contractors will soon be busy spreading slurry for farmers.
With slurry storage facilities filling up on many farms around the country, some farmers will be awaiting the end of the closed period...
Dairy News
The closed period for soiled water has now ended, a closed period was in place from December 10 until December 31.
Dairy Technical
The closed period is approaching for soiled water, it will begin from December 10 and remain in place for 21 days this year.
The closed period for slurry spreading is around two weeks away, with the final day for spreading slurry in 2023 being September 30.
Slurry is a vital source of organic fertiliser on farms and if used correctly can significantly reduce the need for chemical fertilisers.
The closed period for farms to spread slurry in zones A and B ends in the coming weeks, while zone C has to wait until the end of the month.
Rural Life
Slurry spreading will be prohibited from this Saturday, October 8, as the closed period comes into effect under the Nitrates Directive.
The closed period for slurry will begin a week earlier than usual this year, with the closed period beginning on October 8.
Autumn has arrived, as has the rain, so it is now that farmers must look at spreading the last of their chemical nitrogen (N) for 2022.
