BAD FARMING IS CAUSE OF POLLUTION
BAD FARMING IS CAUSE OF POLLUTION
GOVERNING farming with environmental controls is a good thing, said Teagascs Joe Sheehy
"Only bad farming gives rise to pollution problems, and the rules are not hindering farmers."
Managing nutrients well is not only be better for the environment, it could save £40/ha (£16/acre) with a planned approach, added Mr Sheehy. He advised soil testing the whole farm and putting the resulting advice on a farm map to gain better control of nutrient inputs. Then follow the advice for each area.
"You only need to this every three to five years, unless field use changes."
But even greater losses come from the farmyard, mainly through dirty water. He advised checking stores for leaks that could cause pollution, and ensuring dirty water was not spread before rain to reduce run-off risks. *