Slurry extension ‘will help farmers to maximise grass utilisation’

FARM groups have welcomed Environment Minister Phil Hogan’s decision to grant an extension for the spreading of slurry to October 31.

Macra na Feirme president Alan Jagoe welcomed the decision to take account of the heavy rainfall, noting that the extension will allow farmers to implement best practice in grassland management as advocated by Teagasc.

Mr Jagoe said: “Farmers aiming to maximise the utilisation of grass as well as minimise the expenditure on artificial fertilisers will benefit from the extension.