Under the nitrates regulations can I apply blood and stomach contents to my fields in the same way I spread slurry?
Blood and stomach contents are classed as being organic manures and as such the same restrictions apply as for slurry. The term ‘organic manures’ also applies to sewage sludge, residues from fish farms and other organic wastes. However you will have to obtain a normal waste exemption under the new waste regulations before any spreading can occur. For further information on the separate waste management restrictions that apply to these organic wastes, contact the Agricultural Waste Management team (Land Resource Management, Northern Ireland Environment Agency on 028 9056 9361).
