Farmers seeking slurry flexibility will be prioritised for inspections

The Department of Housing, Planning and Local Government (DHPLG) said this week there are no plans to extend the slurry spreading deadline, but it is recognised there may be some potential concerns for animal welfare arising from heavy rainfall in specific parts of the country (the north west in particular), writes Stephen Cadogan.

Farmers with such concerns are advised to contact the Nitrates Section of the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine (DAFM) at 053-9163444, or by emailing to [e-mail] with details of the flooding/trafficability situation, their herd number, and other relevant data.

Such contact should be made by next Saturday at the latest, as the closed period commences on Sunday, October 15.