From 13 January, farmers in Zone A, as can be seen in the map below, can spread fertilisers again, since the closed period started last year.
For farmers in Zone B, they can begin spreading slurry again from 16 January and farmers in Zone C and Northern Ireland can spread slurry from 1 February.
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While the spreading dates are fast approaching, many farmers will be unable to spread slurry due to waterlogged land.
In order to comply with cross compliance and environmental regulations farmers cannot spread chemical fertilisers, livestock manure, soiled water or other organic fertilisers when:
The land is waterlogged.
The land is flooded, or it is likely to flood.
The land is frozen, or covered with snow.
Heavy rain is forecast within 48 hours (you must check the weather forecast prior to spreading).
Farmers are also reminded that they cannot spread organic fertilisers or soiled water from a road or passageway, even if the road or passageway is on their own holding.
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From 13 January, farmers in Zone A, as can be seen in the map below, can spread fertilisers again, since the closed period started last year.
For farmers in Zone B, they can begin spreading slurry again from 16 January and farmers in Zone C and Northern Ireland can spread slurry from 1 February.
While the spreading dates are fast approaching, many farmers will be unable to spread slurry due to waterlogged land.
In order to comply with cross compliance and environmental regulations farmers cannot spread chemical fertilisers, livestock manure, soiled water or other organic fertilisers when:
The land is waterlogged.
The land is flooded, or it is likely to flood.
The land is frozen, or covered with snow.
Heavy rain is forecast within 48 hours (you must check the weather forecast prior to spreading).
Farmers are also reminded that they cannot spread organic fertilisers or soiled water from a road or passageway, even if the road or passageway is on their own holding.
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