Adrian Forkan

Adrian Forkan

Total lobbying returns involving this official: 4

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Councillor
Most Recent Public Body
Mayo County Council
First Seen
22 May 2024
Last Seen
17 May 2026

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Councillor

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Mayo County Council

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Intent: To express grave concerns on recommendations on the timing of nutrient application for arable crops.::To highlight that poultry manure is a valuable organic fertiliser with a high nutrient value which tillage farmers value utilising on their crops. Furthermore, storage capacity on poultry farms is limited or in the case of broiler litter, unavailable::To question what alternative means of storage do the Department of Agriculture, Food, and the Marine suggest utilising to manage these nutrients appropriately as broiler litter is not stored on-farm as it can pose high biosecurity risks to the farm. If restrictions are imposed that prevent timely land application,::To stress that extended onsite storage of poultry litter also increases the risk of biosecurity breaches. Manure heaps can attract pests such as flies, rodents, and wild birds, all of which act as potential vectors for disease, including avian influenza.::To highlight that a particular concern is the heightened risk of Clostrid

Details: Nitrates Action Plan

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