N.Ireland
Pressure continues to build across the island of Ireland for the introduction of more flexible slurry spreading seasons.
An Independent MLA has called for “greater flexibility and fairness” in how slurry spreading regulations are applied in Northern Ireland
A TUV agricultural spokesperson has highlighted what he regards as the hypocrisy of NI Water in terms of polluting
Environment
NI Water has reminded farmers the slurry spreading season in Northern Ireland comes to a close on October 15, 2025
Farmers for Action (FFA) has called for the deregulation of agriculture in the UK. But what does this mean in practical terms?
The advent of surface level slurry application led to large number of companies bringing their own boom designs to the market...
Farmers for Action (FFA) has called for the current slurry spreading closed periods in Northern...
Sinn Féin spokesperson for agriculture in Northern Ireland, MLA Declan McAleer, believes that...
Machinery
Shown for the first time in the UK at LAMMA was Vogelsang’s 24m BacPac Umbilical ground level application boom with section control and...
While in attendance at the Sommet de l’Élevage agricultural show which took place in France...
The UFU said it has contacted DAERA and the Northern Ireland Environment Agency (NIEA) over the slurry spreading deadline of October 15.
The importance of slurry analysis was highlighted recently by CAFRE, as the results can show a large variation in the value of nutrients.
The use of Low Emission Slurry Spreading (LESS) equipment is increasing on an annual basis with the dribble bar being one of the more common LESS methods.
Open season for the spreading of slurry begins in less than 2 weeks’ time and DAERA is urging farmers to be aware of spreading rules.
The Ulster Farmers’ Union (UFU) has announced plans to hold two online training sessions to inform slurry contractors about several....
Tramspread has released two new slurry hose pinchers to help reduce the risk of slurry spillages. The pinchers are both priced at £250.
New slurry spreading restrictions are set to come into force in Northern Ireland in just two weeks,...
Farmers have been warned to be aware of new slurry spreading rules for spreading during the month...
Agri-Business
There were big promises made at Dundonald House as Northern Ireland's first Agriculture Minister in...
There were big promises made at Dundonald House as Northern Ireland’s first Agriculture...
Northern Irish farmers are reminded that the closed spreading period comes into effect from...
