Dairy
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...
The volume of slurry and soiled water produced on dairy farms is "underestimated" compared to current regulations according to a new report.
Slurry management and storage are emerging as significant concerns for farmers in 2025, particularly for water quality.
The soiled water closed period has now been lifted which means that all milk suppliers can commence with spreading soiled water on the land..
Teagasc has provided estimated results of the first year of a study to determine soiled water and slurry quantities produced on dairy farms.
Dairy farmers, with the exception of winter / liquid milk producer, are obliged to have capacity to store 31 days worth of dairy washings
Dairy News
The closed period for soiled water has now ended, a closed period was in place from December 10 until December 31.
Agri-Business
Cattle only nitrogen and phosphorus statements from January 1 to November 30, 2023, are now available, DAFM has announced.
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.
Environment
Minister McConalogue has said that farmers should ensure that soil conditions are suitable for the application of soiled water
Concerns have been raised over possible delays in the spreading of soiled water if farmers require an inspection by a local authority.
Farmers with flooded storage facilities have been advised that they can spread soiled water but not slurry by ministers.
James Bourke and his father Seamus looked at future-proofing their Co. Cork farm, before issues in...
