N.Ireland
The closed period for spreading slurry is a condition of the Nutrient Action Programme Regulations...
Machinery
With slurry restrictions now lifted for the majority of the country and evenings begin to stretch, slurry tanks will be getting busy again.
Beef
Cattle slurry with a dry matter content of 6% is estimated to have a nutrient value of €29/1,000 gallons, according to Teagasc.
Farm Safety
Slurry season has started in many part of the country this week, so it is important to think about the dangers of handling slurry on the farm
Rural Life
A Connacht family claimed in a High Court application that farmers, spraying pesticides were "causing them personal injuries"..
His remark about slurry turned him into a social media sensation and you can find out what Eoin's been up to on Agriland's newest podcast.
Agri Politics
A proposal to allow farmers to spread slurry using a splash plate on hilly ground has been welcomed by the Irish Farmers' Association (IFA).
Environment
New regulatory measures are in the pipeline for farmers across the country if the proposals set out in the draft sixth NAP come into force.
The draft sixth Nitrates Action Programme (NAP), which will run from 2026 to 2029, has been published by the government.
An Independent MLA has called for "greater flexibility and fairness" in how slurry spreading regulations are applied in Northern Ireland.
NI Water has reminded farmers to be mindful when spreading slurry or manure before the closed period, which begins on October 15, 2025.
Dairy
The closed period for slurry application in the autumn commences on October 1, which means that today is the last day of the year to...
The last day to spread slurry this year is Tuesday, September 30, which means there is only a few days left to get the remaining slurry in...
Farmers in Northern Ireland are being urged to make their safety a priority when mixing slurry ahead of the closed period for spreading.
The volume of slurry and soiled water produced on dairy farms is "underestimated" compared to current regulations according to a new report.
Video
The two men who met last year and sparked 10’s of millions of views meet up again one year later at the 2025 National Ploughing Championships.
I don't just mean environmental sustainability, but rather economical and social sustainability as well as through effective nutrient...
Planning approval for a biomethane anaerobic digestion (AD) plant in Co. Kildare is being sought...
There is less than one week left for farmers and the public to contribute to a public consultation...
A proposal will be brought before Cabinet today (Tuesday, July 29) that will set out the details of...
With the fine weather over the weekend, a lot of farmers may lifted their second cut of silage or left paddocks aside for hay.
Agri-Business
The Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine has issued a reminder to farmers of the key...
A Co. Armagh farmer has been convicted at Newry Court of five animal welfare charges following a welfare inspection carried out by DAERA.
