Waters Regulations News Today

Over 6,500 nitrates derogation applications have been received by the DAFM ahead of the deadline at midnight tonight.

AHEAD of silage season, Limerick Council has issued a reminder to farmers about their obligations around the collection of silage effluent.

The DAFM has issued a clarification regarding the concentrate 15% crude protein limit which is set to become applicable in the coming days.

Teagasc has reminded farmers who are considering importing slurry to access their soil nutrient requirements against slurry import rules.

With slurry storage facilities filling up on many farms around the country, some farmers will be awaiting the end of the closed period...

IFA Environment Committee Vice-Chair John Murphy feels the flexibility around the storage of farmyard manure (FYM) is important given the weather conditions.

Minister McConalogue and Minister O’Brien have said that farmyard manure that is currently stored can remain in place over the closed period.

Concerns have been raised over possible delays in the spreading of soiled water if farmers require an inspection by a local authority.

Farmers with flooded storage facilities have been advised that they can spread soiled water but not slurry by ministers.

Irish dairy farmers are focused on the climate challenge — 96% have signed up to the sustainability initiatives that are addressing the sectors environmental impact