Waterford City and County Council is reminding farmers of restrictions on organic fertiliser (e.g. soiled water) spreading within 48 hours of heavy rain.
Met Éireann has issued a yellow weather advisory for snow / ice for Waterford regarding Storm Goretti, which will come into effect from 12 noon until 8.00 pm tomorrow – Thursday, 8 January.
Possible impacts include spot flooding, hazardous travel conditions and poor visibility.
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 snow-covered, frozen, or waterlogged or when heavy rain is forecast within 48 hours.
