Why shouldn't farmers spread slurry in the winter?

The best time for application is when soils warm up again in March onwards, so in nutrient terms, winter spreading becomes no more than a waste disposal operation, can cause damage to fields through trafficking and is a loss of nutrients, and value, to the farm business.

1. Can you spread slurry in the snow?
2. Can farmers spread slurry in January?
3. When should you not spread slurry?
4. Can you spread slurry in frost?
5. Is Spreading slurry illegal?
6. Why do farmers spread slurry?
7. When can u spread slurry 2021?
8. When can I spread slurry 2021?
9. Is the smell of slurry bad for you?
10. Can farmers spread slurry now?
11. Can farmers spread slurry at night?
12. Can you spread slurry in March?
13. Are you allowed to spread slurry in the rain?
14. Is slurry bad for land?
15. Can you spread slurry when it's raining?

Can you spread slurry in the snow?

Slurry and manure rules

“You should never spread slurry on snow-covered or waterlogged ground.”

Can farmers spread slurry in January?

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.

When should you not spread slurry?

Firstly, Slurry should only be applied when soil temperatures are above 6 degrees and ground conditions and weather forecast are suitable. It is important that the applied slurry gets down to the roots of plants such as grass in the growing season, preferably bare fields or fields with low grass cover.

Can you spread slurry in frost?

Don't spread slurry when there is heavy rain forecast or there is a heavy ground frost; Don't apply slurry to fields with heavy covers of grass until they are grazed first; Don't apply slurry on dry sunny days where there is a strong breeze/wind; Don't apply slurry on top of bagged fertiliser.

Is Spreading slurry illegal?

Spreading of slurry from the road into fields is illegal. ... Article 18 (2) (4) (d) of the Nitrates Regulations prohibits the application to land of organic fertilisers from a road adjacent to the land.

Why do farmers spread slurry?

Improved nutrient usage allows farms to reduce fertiliser usage right throughout the year but especially in summer. Nitrogen in slurry is in the form of ammonia which is very similar to urea fertilisers. This form of nitrogen needs cool and damp conditions when spreading to provide best returns.

When can u spread slurry 2021?

14 October - Last date for spreading slurry, as the closed period starts on October 15. 15 October - Last date for ploughing grassland until December 1.

When can I spread slurry 2021?

Farmers have until Friday, October 15, to spread slurry on their land while the closed period for farmyard manure starts on Monday, November 1. Slurry, farmyard manure and chemical fertilisers are prohibited from being spread over the winter in Ireland in order to comply with the EU's Nitrates Directive.

Is the smell of slurry bad for you?

But it is considered dangerous as gases produced by bacteria during the decomposition of slurry can kill people and animals instantly. In 2008 an eight-year-old boy died while helping his father on a farm in Northern Ireland after he became overwhelmed by the toxic fumes.

Can farmers spread slurry now?

Soiled water storage and management:

Soiled water must be collected and kept separate to slurry on all holdings. From January 1, 2022, to reduce the impact of nutrient losses in the riskiest period, the spreading of soiled water will be prohibited between November 15 and January 15.

Can farmers spread slurry at night?

"Avoid spreading slurry in the evenings, at weekends or on public holidays," farmers are advised, "and ensure the wind is blowing away from dwelling houses".

Can you spread slurry in March?

When weather and ground conditions are right, February and March are the best months to spread slurry on silage ground as regards nutrient recycling.

Are you allowed to spread slurry in the rain?

You must not spread slurry when land is waterlogged, flooded or where heavy rain is forecast within 48 hours. To prevent waters from becoming polluted by nitrogen and phosphorus, slurry should be spread as evenly and accurately as possible. .

Is slurry bad for land?

Typical environmental impacts associated with the improper storage of slurry includes water pollution (surface and groundwater), air pollution (odours), eutrophication in rivers from ammonia and nitrate levels and increased levels of pathogens.

Can you spread slurry when it's raining?

Under cross compliance rules, if land is waterlogged or heavy rain is forecast, slurry can't be spread. Aim slurry for silage fields and fields that are low in P and K – don't keep spreading it on the field closest to the yard. Mix tanks well and don't be tempted to just take the water.