Slurry Spreading!

declanmcc

Hello!

Is there any way for the non-farmers amongst us to find out when farmers are going to spread slurry???

I heard somewhere before that there are times of the year when they are not allowed to spread it - or that if they have surplus then they can get special permission to get rid of it over their fields.

For the 3rd time in the past month I've put washing out only to go home at lunchtime to find that it reeks of dung!

Not amused!

saverbuyer

declanmcc wrote: »

Hello!

Is there any way for the non-farmers amongst us to find out when farmers are going to spread slurry???

I heard somewhere before that there are times of the year when they are not allowed to spread it - or that if they have surplus then they can get special permission to get rid of it over their fields.

For the 3rd time in the past month I've put washing out only to go home at lunchtime to find that it reeks of dung!

Not amused!

If you’re washing line backs onto a field it might be a better idea to ask the farm in question to let you know when they will be spreading. I don’t think they would be able to tell you far in advance, with any reasonable accuracy when they will be spreading. It depends on a number of factors such as temperature, likelihood of rain for wash off etc.

Give the farmer a shout. Explain what’s happening. I’m sure he’ll be helpful.

JMurph

Slurry can't be spread between 15 October and the end of January, and during the open period can't be spread if there is snow or ice on the ground.

CL

Agree with JMurph. Also the most of the spreading is done after a cut of silage. So if you see a field of grass cut, the slurry is usually spread over this fairly soon.

suki1964

The joys of rural living

Still could be worse, they could have cleaned the chicken houses - now that just clings to everything

warmhands.coldheart

declanmcc wrote: »

Hello!

Is there any way for the non-farmers amongst us to find out when farmers are going to spread slurry???

I heard somewhere before that there are times of the year when they are not allowed to spread it - or that if they have surplus then they can get special permission to get rid of it over their fields.

For the 3rd time in the past month I've put washing out only to go home at lunchtime to find that it reeks of dung!

Not amused!

Oh come on... A bit of muck never hurt anyone!! :rotfl::rotfl:

tanith

Living in the country one has to accept these things I'm afraid.. its not like it happens every day.. as someone else says get friendly with your local farmer and ask him