Waterford City and County Council advises of restrictions on slurry spreading

Due to the Status Yellow rain warning issued by Met Éireann for Waterford, slurry spreading must not be undertaken until after the rain has passed.

The Status Yellow Rain warning is valid from midnight, Sunday, September 29^th to midnight Monday, September 30^th.

Under the European Union, (Good Agricultural Practice for Protection of Waters) Regulations 2022, organic and chemical fertilisers or soiled water shall not be applied to land when heavy rain is forecast within 48 hours.

Farmers are also reminded that the last day for slurry spreading this season is Monday, September 30^th.

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