Slurry spreading

Minister not for turning on splash plate ban on farms over 100kg N/ha

The current requirements around the use of low-emission slurry spreading were agreed with the European Commission as a key action in Ireland’s Nitrates Action Programme.

NEWS 5 May 2025

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Ireland meets EU emissions reduction targets for ammonia

Ireland meets EU emissions reduction targets for ammonia

CLIMATE AND ENVIRONMENT 1 May 2025

Editorial: slurry management critical to protect future farmers

Editorial: slurry management critical to protect future farmers

VIEWPOINTS 23 April 2025

More data needed on stored slurry emissions - Teagasc

More data needed on stored slurry emissions - Teagasc

More data needed on stored slurry emissions - Teagasc

NEWS 23 April 2025

Over 500 slurry fines for NI farmers in five years

Over 500 slurry fines for NI farmers in five years

Over 500 slurry fines for NI farmers in five years

NORTHERN IRELAND 9 April 2025

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No difference in emissions from dribble bar and trailing shoe, research finds

No difference in emissions from dribble bar and trailing shoe, research finds

The study found there was no difference in emissions from different LESS application methods.

NEWS 29 January 2025

Beef Management: silage fertiliser advice and turnout tips

Beef Management: silage fertiliser advice and turnout tips

In this week's beef management notes Adam Woods takes a look at silage fertiliser, selling cull cows and tips for turnout

MANAGEMENT 29 January 2025

Three-step splash plate ban proposed

Three-step splash plate ban proposed

DAERA intend to run a public consultation on it’s the proposals shortly as part of its wider review of the nutrients action programme.

NORTHERN IRELAND 29 January 2025

Schemes update: final date of 14 March for ACRES LESS declarations

Schemes update: final date of 14 March for ACRES LESS declarations

The Department has written to ACRES advisers, urging them and their clients to submit any outstanding declarations, citing that there is still a large number of returns on hold.

SCHEMES 29 January 2025

Targeting the correct action in the correct place to address water problems

Targeting the correct action in the correct place to address water problems

In the last of his four-part series, Edward Burgess of Teagasc explains why 'water quality' is such a complex issue to address.

CLIMATE AND ENVIRONMENT 29 January 2025

What is the reason for implementing a closed period for spreading manure?

What is the reason for implementing a closed period for spreading manure?

In the third of his four-part series, Edward Burgess of Teagasc explains how different soils can leach more nitrogen to water and what farmers can do to slow it.

CLIMATE AND ENVIRONMENT 29 January 2025

Farmers reminded of responsible slurry management

Farmers reminded of responsible slurry management

As the slurry spreading season opens on 1 February, farmers are being urged to use fertiliser in a responsible manner.

NORTHERN IRELAND 29 January 2025

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Levelling up calf rearing with Teemore Mono Calf Building

Proper calf shed ventilation is crucial for maximising calf performance and profitability.

Levelling up calf rearing with Teemore Mono Calf Building

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