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Court: Family claimed farmers 'spreading slurry' were causing them personal injuries

Rural Life

2 days ago

Court: Family claimed farmers 'spreading slurry' were causing them personal injuries

A Connacht family claimed in a High Court application that farmers, spraying pesticides were "causing them personal injuries"..

Get ready for Agriland's new 'It Started With Slurry' podcast featuring Eoin Lynch

Rural Life

3 days ago

Get ready for Agriland's new 'It Started With Slurry' podcast featuring Eoin Lynch

His remark about slurry turned him into a social media sensation and you can find out what Eoin's been up to on Agriland's newest podcast.

Draft proposal on splash plate use for hilly ground 'very welcome'

Agri Politics

24 days ago

Draft proposal on splash plate use for hilly ground 'very welcome'

A proposal to allow farmers to spread slurry using a splash plate on hilly ground has been welcomed by the Irish Farmers' Association (IFA).

Explainer: From slurry storage to compliance - what 6th NAP could mean for your farm

Environment

about 1 month ago

Explainer: From slurry storage to compliance - what 6th NAP could mean for your farm

New regulatory measures are in the pipeline for farmers across the country if the proposals set out in the draft sixth NAP come into force.

Govt publishes draft 6th NAP and wants feedback from farmers

Environment

about 1 month ago

Govt publishes draft 6th NAP and wants feedback from farmers

The draft sixth Nitrates Action Programme (NAP), which will run from 2026 to 2029, has been published by the government.

N.Ireland

about 1 month ago

Call for 'greater flexibility and fairness' in NI slurry spreading rules

An Independent MLA has called for "greater flexibility and fairness" in how slurry spreading regulations are applied in Northern Ireland.

Call for 'greater flexibility and fairness' in NI slurry spreading rules

N.Ireland

about 2 months ago

NI farmers advised on slurry spreading as deadline nears

NI Water has reminded farmers to be mindful when spreading slurry or manure before the closed period, which begins on October 15, 2025.

NI farmers advised on slurry spreading as deadline nears

Dairy

about 2 months ago

Reminder: Slurry spreading closed period commences tomorrow

 The closed period for slurry application in the autumn commences on October 1, which means that today is the last day of the year to...

Reminder: Slurry spreading closed period commences tomorrow

Dairy

2 months ago

Dairy advice: Last few days to make use of your slurry this year

The last day to spread slurry this year is Tuesday, September 30, which means there is only a few days left to get the remaining slurry in...

Dairy advice: Last few days to make use of your slurry this year

N.Ireland

2 months ago

HSENI: Farmers urged not to take chances when mixing slurry

Farmers in Northern Ireland are being urged to make their safety a priority when mixing slurry ahead of the closed period for spreading.

HSENI: Farmers urged not to take chances when mixing slurry

Dairy

2 months ago

Volume of slurry/soiled water produced on dairy farms 'underestimated'- Teagasc

The volume of slurry and soiled water produced on dairy farms is "underestimated" compared to current regulations according to a new report.

Volume of slurry/soiled water produced on dairy farms 'underestimated'- Teagasc

Video

2 months ago

Breifne O'Brien meets Eoin Lynch again one year later #Ploughing2025

The two men who met last year and sparked 10’s of millions of views meet up again one year later at the 2025 National Ploughing Championships.

Breifne O'Brien meets Eoin Lynch again one year later #Ploughing2025

Dairy

3 months ago

Increasing output through sustainable and nutrient-efficient practices

I don't just mean environmental sustainability, but rather economical and social sustainability as well as through effective nutrient...

Increasing output through sustainable and nutrient-efficient practices

Environment

3 months ago

46 farmers agree to provide feedstock to proposed Kildare AD plant

Planning approval for a biomethane anaerobic digestion (AD) plant in Co. Kildare is being sought...

46 farmers agree to provide feedstock to proposed Kildare AD plant

Beef

3 months ago

Deadline imminent for public consultation on slurry storage

There is less than one week left for farmers and the public to contribute to a public consultation...

Deadline imminent for public consultation on slurry storage

Environment

4 months ago

Details of proposed planning 'exemption' for slurry storage set to be unveiled

A proposal will be brought before Cabinet today (Tuesday, July 29) that will set out the details of...

Details of proposed planning 'exemption' for slurry storage set to be unveiled

Beef

5 months ago

Should you be spreading protected urea this summer?

With the fine weather over the weekend, a lot of farmers may lifted their second cut of silage or left paddocks aside for hay.

Should you be spreading protected urea this summer?

Agri-Business

5 months ago

Farmers reminded to verify nutrient movements

The Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine has issued a reminder to farmers of the key...

Farmers reminded to verify nutrient movements

N.Ireland

5 months ago

Court: NI farmer convicted of 'causing unnecessary suffering to an animal'

A Co. Armagh farmer has been convicted at Newry Court of five animal welfare charges following a welfare inspection carried out by DAERA.

Court: NI farmer convicted of 'causing unnecessary suffering to an animal'

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Dairy

5 months ago

Slurry and dairy soiled water volume estimates likely to increase

The advantages of having adequate slurry and dairy soiled water storage to spread nutrients at optimal times was highlighted at Moorepark '25

Slurry and dairy soiled water volume estimates likely to increase

Dairy

5 months ago

'Big believer in LESS' and a 'love for dairy washings' in Co. Limerick

Limerick dairy farmer, Martin Crowe expressed his passion for utilising slurry and dairy washings on his farm which is driving grass...

'Big believer in LESS' and a 'love for dairy washings' in Co. Limerick

N.Ireland

5 months ago

NAP proposals' potential impact on NI pig sector focus of farmer meeting

A recent farmer meeting has highlighted the impact of the Nutrients Action Programme (NAP) proposals on the pig sector in Northern Ireland

NAP proposals' potential impact on NI pig sector focus of farmer meeting

Dairy

5 months ago

Is soil fertility on farms holding back growth rates?

Soil fertility may be holding a lot of farms back on grass growth, as it is often the first piece to rectifying the grass growing puzzle

Is soil fertility on farms holding back growth rates?

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