Farmers preparing for wide-ranging regulations on slurry spreading

From 2022, all slurry must be applied before September 30

The proposed regulations has emerged from the first consultation stage in the development of measures that will underpin Ireland’s fifth Nitrates Action Programme (NAP),

Dairy farmers say the wide range of new regulations on slurry spreading are the toughest proposals in preparation of the next Nitrates Action Programme to start next year.

A ban on spreading slurry after September 15 or soiled water between November 15 and January 15; reduced chemical nitrogen allowances; and increased restrictions for farmers with high-yielding dairy cows, are amongst the proposed new regulations.