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 Animal-by-Products Conference, 22nd February 2006  
 
The Department of Agriculture and Food organised a conference on 22nd February 2006 for the biowaste management industry on the Animal-by-Products Regulation theme. the conference was an information day to try clarify some of the issues around the Animal-by-Products Regulation. This issue has been confused by a lack of clarity on policy direction from Europe which has changed numerous items of the Regulation since implementing it. The Department of Agriculture and Food have taken a very precautionary approach in reaction to this.

The Department of Agriculture and Food main points were;

• Total ban on the application of animal-by- products derived compost or digestate to pastureland remains.

• Some relaxation on former foodstuffs (from supermarkets etc)- cooked meats will be acceptable.

• Alternative time temperatures conditions will be considered, but proving them is likely to be difficult and costly.

Some major outstanding issues remain; 

• Total ban on application of animal-by-products derived compost or digestate to pastureland is potential industry killer especially when combined with the Nitrates Directives restrictions. The National Strategy on Biodegradable Waste requires significant compost generation, all of which will require outlets, primarily agricultural land.

• Clear and final advice is required wherever possible. Changing advice (even when improving in favour of the industry) can place some facilities at competitive disadvantages. This may be partly out of the National hands due to policy changes at European level. However, Cré requested ongoing consultation and availability at local level.

Cré Presentation at the Conference (Click Here)

Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food Presentation at the Conference (Click here)