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What is Tipperary County Council’s position on odours from slurry spreading?

Tipperary County Council acknowledges that land-spreading of agriculture slurries is a normal part of agricultural practices, and that some level of odour can be expected from slurry spreading. All slurry spreading must be carried out in accordance with the Nitrates Directive transposed as European Communities (Good Agricultural Practice for Protection of Waters) Regulations.