Council sets new slurry spreading deadlines
Westmeath County Council has announced revised timelines for applying manure to fields. The changes, effective from 1 October, aim to protect water quality and align with EU regulations.
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Westmeath County Council announced today that it will introduce updated deadlines for the spreading of slurry on agricultural land, a move designed to safeguard the province's waterways.
The new timetable requires that all slurry applications be completed between 1 October and 31 March each year, with any excess to be stored securely until the next permissible period. Farmers are urged to review their spreading schedules and ensure compliance with the revised guidelines to avoid penalties.
Further information, including detailed guidance and contact details for the Agricultural Services Department, is available on the council’s official website.
The new timetable requires that all slurry applications be completed between 1 October and 31 March each year, with any excess to be stored securely until the next permissible period. Farmers are urged to review their spreading schedules and ensure compliance with the revised guidelines to avoid penalties.
Further information, including detailed guidance and contact details for the Agricultural Services Department, is available on the council’s official website.
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