All slurry spreading must now be low emission on derogation farms

A fence must be placed at least 1.5m from water courses to which bovine livestock have direct access

Derogation farmers must already be using only low emission slurry spreading (LESS) equipment like this dribble bar machine. From April 15, farmers who export slurry in order to stay out of derogation must use only LESS equipment.

Dairygold Co-op has advised farmers of the new environmental requirements if their farm stocking rate is more than or equal to 170 Kg N/ha (before exporting slurry).