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Slurry Spreading

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

N.Ireland

10 days 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...

NI Water accused of 'hypocrisy' over pollution as slurry ban nears

N.Ireland

28 days ago

NI Water accused of 'hypocrisy' over pollution as slurry ban nears

A Traditional Unionist Voice (TUV) agricultural spokesperson has highlighted what he regards as the...

NI farmers advised on slurry spreading as deadline nears

N.Ireland

about 1 month ago

NI farmers advised on slurry spreading as deadline nears

NI Water has reminded farmers to ensure that they protect water resources when spreading slurry or...

Reminder: Slurry spreading closed period commences tomorrow

Dairy

about 1 month ago

Reminder: Slurry spreading closed period commences tomorrow

 The closed period for slurry application in the autumn commences on October 1, which means...

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

Dairy

about 1 month ago

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

The deadline for spreading slurry this year is Tuesday, September 30, which means there is only a...

Environment

5 months ago

Find out why farmers received water 'warnings' in 2024

There is more focus on water quality than ever in Ireland and farmers are being urged to follow the...

Find out why farmers received water 'warnings' in 2024

N.Ireland

6 months ago

FFA calls for end to 'excessive red tape' in UK agriculture

Farmers for Action (FFA) has called for the deregulation of agriculture in the UK. But what does...

FFA calls for end to 'excessive red tape' in UK agriculture

Environment

6 months ago

EPA: LESS helps Ireland meet 2023 ammonia reduction target

In 2023 Ireland was compliant with EU Emissions Reduction targets across all five major pollutants:...

EPA: LESS helps Ireland meet 2023 ammonia reduction target

Beef

9 months ago

What you need to know about LESS?

Since January 1, 2025 the use of low emission slurry spreading (LESS) has become compulsory on...

What you need to know about LESS?

Rural Life

9 months ago

Gardaí issue safety warning for slurry spreading season

As slurry spreading season is now fully underway, gardaí have issued a safety appeal to farmers,...

Gardaí issue safety warning for slurry spreading season

Dairy

9 months ago

How much nitrogen should you get out this spring?

Getting the timing right and getting the rate of application right for nitrogen (N) and slurry are...

How much nitrogen should you get out this spring?

Environment

9 months ago

IFI calls on farmers to take slurry spreading precautions

Inland Fisheries Ireland (IFI), the state body for managing the country's inland fisheries and sea...

IFI calls on farmers to take slurry spreading precautions

Agri-Business

10 months ago

FCI issues warning on slurry agitation and management

The Association of Farm and Forestry Contractors in Ireland (FCI), has issued a warning for...

FCI issues warning on slurry agitation and management

Tillage

10 months ago

Tillage ground is a natural home for slurry

Teagasc is confirming that slurry is a valuable fertiliser for tillage crops and offers many...

Tillage ground is a natural home for slurry

Dairy Technical

10 months ago

Should farmers empty slurry tanks straight away?

With Zone A and Zone B now open for slurry spreading, it is important for farmers to remember that...

Should farmers empty slurry tanks straight away?

Environment

10 months ago

Reminder: Zone A opens for slurry spreading tomorrow

Farmers in Zone A will be permitted to spread slurry and farm yard manure (FYM) from tomorrow,...

Reminder: Zone A opens for slurry spreading tomorrow

Dairy

10 months ago

Testing slurry and understanding its value before spreading period

The slurry spreading period is set to open in the coming weeks, and so farmers should be testing...

Testing slurry and understanding its value before spreading period

Agri-Business

12 months ago

Splash plate ban should be deferred - MEP

Ireland South MEP Cynthia Ní Mhurchú has called on her Fianna Fáil colleague and Minister for...

Splash plate ban should be deferred - MEP

Machinery

about 1 year ago

Vogelsang introduces lighter BlackBird booms

The advent of surface level slurry application led to large number of companies bringing their own...

Vogelsang introduces lighter BlackBird booms

Rural Life

about 1 year ago

Tánaiste will 'talk to' McConalogue about LESS equipment on hilly ground

The Tánaiste has given a commitment that he will "talk to" the Minister for Agriculture, about...

Tánaiste will 'talk to' McConalogue about LESS equipment on hilly ground

Rural Life

about 1 year ago

ICSA calls for two-week slurry spreading extension

The Irish Cattle and Sheep Farmers’ Association (ICSA) has called for a two-week extension to the...

ICSA calls for two-week slurry spreading extension

Agri-Business

about 1 year ago

Calls for review of dribble bar exclusion in TAMS 3

Following the confirmation that the dribble bar will not be aided under (Targeted Agriculture...

Calls for review of dribble bar exclusion in TAMS 3

Rural Life

about 1 year ago

Slurry deadline 'must be extended well into October' - councillor

A county councillor in Co. Mayo is calling for the deadline for slurry spreading to be extended...

Slurry deadline 'must be extended well into October' - councillor

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