William French

The applicants, neighbours of the respondents' hog farm, applied to the Normal Farm Practices Protection Board under section 5 of the Farming and Food Production Protection Act, 1998, complaining of excessive odour.

The Board found that the applicants were directly affected by the odour disturbance.

However, the Board concluded that the respondents' hog operation complied with Minimum Distance Separation requirements and was conducted in accordance with normal farm practices, with one exception.

The Board ordered the respondents to modify their practice by incorporating liquid manure spread on tilled land into the soil within 48 hours after spreading.

The applicants, neighbours of the respondents' hog farm, applied to the Normal Farm Practices Protection Board complaining of excessive odour from the operation.

The Board found that the applicants were directly affected by the odour disturbance.

However, relying on expert evidence and the operation's compliance with Minimum Distance Separation guidelines, the Board concluded that the hog operation generally constituted a normal farm practice.

The Board ordered a modification to the respondents' practice, requiring them to incorporate liquid manure spread on tilled land into the soil within 48 hours to mitigate odour.

The applicants, neighbours of the respondents' horse farm, applied to the Normal Farm Practices Protection Board regarding odour and smoke from the burning of horse manure, hay, and straw on the respondents' property.

The Board found that the applicants were directly affected by the disturbance.

Relying on expert evidence from agricultural engineers, the Board determined that the burning of manure and hay is not a normal farm practice.

The Board ordered the respondents to immediately cease burning hay, straw, or manure on their property.