Beef
There are further calls for the calculation of limits on slurry imports to be based on the preceding year's figures.
Pig/Poultry
The Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine is being called on to change how organic nutrient import capacity is calculated.
Dairy
Contract rearing is becoming more and more of a popular option for Irish dairy farmers who are struggling with stocking rates.
The Department of Agriculture (DAFM) said the four-day rule for slurry movements will come into force from the start of next year.
The ACA president has said that farmers should be mindful of the fact that farm advisors do not receive texts from DAFM on slurry movements.
Almost 4,000 movements of slurry were not verified by the importing farmer by the closing date of December 31.
Dairy Technical
The export of slurry off highly stocked farms affected by the lowering of the derogation appears to be the route focused on by government.
