Muck spreading ban to protect rivers doesn't work, new minister says
The new Welsh environment minister has announced plans to change the winter muck-spreading ban, stating it is ineffective. Farmers have expressed frustration with the regulations, arguing they should manage slurry spreading based on weather conditions rather than a set calendar. The minister emphasized the need for technology to assist in managing slurry and aims to support the farming sector while addressing environmental concerns.
- ▪The winter muck-spreading ban in Wales will be revised as it is deemed ineffective.
- ▪Farmers argue that they should manage slurry spreading based on weather conditions rather than a fixed schedule.
- ▪The new minister aims to use technology to improve slurry management and support the farming sector.
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Muck spreading ban to protect rivers doesn't work, new minister saysJust nowShareSaveAdd as preferred on GoogleSteffan MessengerWales environment correspondentBBCFarmers in Wales are currently prevented from spreading slurry from mid-October to JanuaryA ban on muck-spreading over winter months to protect rivers doesn't work and will be changed, the Welsh government's new environment minister has said.The regulations - brought in by the previous Labour government - were championed by river campaigners but angered many farmers.Llyr Gruffydd MS, newly appointed Cabinet Minister for Rural Resilience and Sustainability, said technology could be used to help manage slurry spreading rather than "farming by calendar".He said he did not buy in to "perceived tension" between Plaid Cymru's policies…
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