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Teagasc launches ‘Slurry Spreader Calibration Calculator’

January 27, 2021

Teagasc has launched a digital tool aimed at assisting farmers in applying slurry using low-emission slurry spreading (LESS) equipment. The ‘Slurry Spreader Calibration…

Farmers urged to think ‘SAFE’ as slurry spreading period approaches

January 26, 2021

N.Ireland

The Health and Safety Executive for Northern Ireland (HSENI) is urging the region’s farmers to take simple safety measures when working with slurry…

Adhere to buffer zones during the slurry spreading season

January 25, 2021

Dairy

Farmers must adhere to prescribed buffer zones while spreading slurry throughout the year, according to Teagasc dairy advisor Stuart Childs. “For most of…

Take care when emptying your slurry tanks in the coming days and weeks

January 15, 2021

Dairy

The slurry season for 2021 has begun in two of the three zones, with many farmers now rushing to empty tanks. It is…

Open season: When can you start spreading slurry?

January 10, 2021

Environment

The end of the closed period for slurry spreading, chemical fertiliser and farmyard manure is in sight, with spreading once again being allowed…

Contractors: Safety at slurry needs to be top priority in 2021

January 7, 2021

Machinery

All contractors have been called on by the Association of Farm and Forestry Contractors in Ireland (FCI) to ensure that safety remains a…

Reducing protein levels in dairy cow diets has tremendous potential

December 31, 2020

Dairy

The Dairy Council for Northern Ireland, in conjunction with the European Milk Forum, recently hosted a webinar highlighting the impact of reduced protein…

GPS: ‘I’m now spending less time in the field – to get the job done’

July 28, 2020

Machinery

Reducing the carbon footprint from spreading slurry is a real challenge for farmers. That’s according to Vantage Ireland’s James Murphy. According to Murphy,…

Farmers reminded: ‘Just one lungful of slurry gas can kill’

June 24, 2020

Rural Life

There are additional risks just now with farmers and contractors busy working with animals, making silage and spreading fertiliser and slurry, authorities in…

How is slurry spread on Irish farms…according to the data?

May 20, 2020

Machinery

The vast majority of slurry on Irish farms is applied via the splash plate – with some 84% of slurry applied through this…

Farmers urged to remember ‘slurry mixing code’ during spreading season

January 22, 2020

N.Ireland

Farmers are urged to take extra care when working with slurry – particularly agitating – as spreading season gets underway once again. The…

Spreading period opens for Zone B counties

January 16, 2020

Environment

The open period is once again in place for fertiliser and slurry spreading in the second zone of counties, according to the Department…

Slurry spreading season: When can you start?

January 9, 2020

Environment

Fertiliser and slurry spreading will once again be allowed over the coming days and weeks as the closed period comes to an end…

‘Ministers must cop on and extend slurry spreading period’ – TD

October 14, 2019

Rural Life

Government ministers are again being called on to extend the open period for slurry spreading, which closes tomorrow, Tuesday, October 15, as things…

Calls continue to mount for slurry-spreading deadline extension

October 11, 2019

Rural Life

The Irish Cattle and Sheep Farmers’ Association (ICSA) has become the latest farmer association to demand an extension to the open period for…

Government urged to ‘adopt common sense’ on slurry deadline

October 10, 2019

Rural Life

The Irish Creamery and Milk Suppliers’ Association (ICMSA) has added its voice to calls for the closing date for slurry spreading to be…

Minister called on to extend slurry spreading period

October 9, 2019

Rural Life

Minister Michael Creed is being urged to extend the open period for slurry spreading due to the adverse weather and the lack of…

Costs on farmers for low-emission slurry equipment: ‘Action required’

July 24, 2019

Rural Life

The extra cost burden on farmers for low-emission slurry spreading equipment highlights the need for Government action, according to the environment chairperson in…

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