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All new external tanks constructed from 1 January 2022 will require a cover to curtail ammonia emissions with existing tanks requiring a cover by 2027.
Many farmers are watching closely for the impending release of Ireland’s Nitrates Action Programme consultation document, with potential changes to slurry storage featuring high on the list of reader queries received in recent weeks.
This week, we have addressed some of these queries based on the information we know so far and we will bring you further details as they come to light.
Q:
Aidan Brennan had an article a couple of weeks ago saying that it is likely that there will be new bands for organic nitrogen excretion rates for lower-yielding cows producing less than 5,500l per year and higher organic nitrogen levels for high-yielding cows producing greater than 7,000l per year.