N.Ireland
Call for ‘greater flexibility and fairness’ in NI slurry spreading rules
An Independent MLA has called for “greater flexibility and fairness” in how slurry spreading regulations are applied in Northern Ireland....
Slurry Spreading
N.Ireland
NI Water accused of ‘hypocrisy’ over pollution as slurry ban nears
A Traditional Unionist Voice (TUV) agricultural spokesperson has highlighted what he regards as the hypocrisy of Northern Ireland Water in...
Environment
NI farmers advised on slurry spreading as deadline nears
NI Water has reminded farmers to ensure that they protect water resources when spreading slurry or manures over the next...
N.Ireland
FFA calls for end to ‘excessive red tape’ in UK agriculture
Farmers for Action (FFA) has called for the deregulation of agriculture in the UK. But what does this mean in...
N.Ireland
Vogelsang introduces lighter BlackBird booms
The advent of surface level slurry application led to large number of companies bringing their own boom designs to the...
N.Ireland
FFA calls for end to slurry spreading closed periods in NI
Farmers for Action (FFA) has called for the current slurry spreading closed periods in Northern Ireland to be scrapped. FFA...
N.Ireland
Progress made on extracting phosphorus from slurries – McAleer
Sinn Féin spokesperson for agriculture in Northern Ireland, MLA Declan McAleer, believes that progress has been made in developing systems...
Machinery
Vogelsang bring further sophistication to slurry booms
Shown for the first time in the UK at LAMMA was Vogelsang’s 24m BacPac Umbilical ground level application boom with...
Machinery
Video: French machinery importer buying plant built in Armagh
While in attendance at the Sommet de l’Élevage agricultural show which took place in France earlier this month, Agriland met a French-based machinery...
N.Ireland
UFU contacts DAERA and NIEA over NI slurry spreading deadline
The Ulster Farmers’ Union (UFU) said it has contacted the Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) and the...
Environment
Get cattle slurry 'analysed' farmers advised in NI
The importance of getting your cattle slurry analysed has been highlighted to farmers as the results can show a large...
N.Ireland
Video: New fitting aims to solve dribble-bar slurry issue
The use of Low Emission Slurry Spreading (LESS) equipment is increasing on an annual basis with the dribble bar being...
N.Ireland
NI farmers urged to follow slurry rules ahead of open season
As the open season for the spreading of organic manure begins in less than two weeks’ time on February 1,...
Environment
UFU offers training for slurry contractors amid concern licensing could be introduced
The Ulster Farmers’ Union (UFU) has announced plans to hold two online training sessions to inform slurry contractors about several...
Machinery
New Tramspread slurry pinchers aim to reduce spillages
Tramspread has released two new slurry hose pinchers to help reduce the risk of slurry spillages. The lightweight “Handy” is...
Environment
Slurry buffer zones to increase in NI from next month
New slurry spreading restrictions are set to come into force in Northern Ireland in just two weeks, with the spreading...
Environment
Slurry buffer zones to increase in NI from next month
New slurry spreading restrictions are set to come into force in Northern Ireland in just two weeks, with the spreading...
N.Ireland
NI farmers warned to be aware of new slurry spreading rules
Farmers have been warned to be aware of new slurry spreading rules for spreading during the month of February which...
