Further extension granted for the spreading of livestock manure

A FURTHER extension of the period for the spreading of livestock manure, which includes farmyard manure and slurry, was announced yesterday.

Agriculture Minister Brendan Smith said that following consultations with the Environment, Heritage and Local Government Minister John Gormley, farmers will now be allowed to continue spreading until November 30.

Mr Smith said the decision reflects the continuing poor weather which has proven completely unsuitable for spreading livestock manure since the original extension was granted from October 15.