Fertiliser & Slurry Spreading Restrictions for Waterford
Met Éireann has issued a Level Yellow Thunderstorm warning for Waterford, effective from 10pm today (Wednesday, June 11th) until 3am on Thursday, June 12th. Possible impacts include spot flooding and lightning damage.
Waterford City and County Council wishes to advise farmers of restrictions on slurry and fertiliser spreading within 48 hours of heavy rain.
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 it is waterlogged or when heavy rain is forecast within 48 hours.
