Waste disposal fears are defused by court ruling

FEARS that animal manure could land farmers with a huge waste disposal challenge have been put at rest by a recent European Court judgement.

Welcoming the "very good news for farmers", Teagasc pig advisor Gerard McCutcheon said the judgement clarifies a matter that has been the subject of much argument between farmer representatives and regulators for several years in Ireland, and which has also been the subject of some High Court action here.

"The judgement is very significant and equally relevant for all farmers throughout the EU."