slurry management

Delegates at the NNFCC On-Farm AD and Methane Capture Summit heard from industry experts about the significant benefits of micro AD plants and how financial and political support are urgently needed to increase adoption

A new technology which utilises methane from slurry to power on-farm generators could help make biogas energy more accessible for UK dairy farmers

NFU Cymru said Welsh farmers had waited four years for the review and it had failed to reflect ‘the sheer desperation of farmers in Wales in grappling with the impracticality of the regulations'

An independent review into Wales' Control of Agricultural Pollution (CAP) regulations has published recommendations in five key areas. It found that an 'all-Wales' approach to the regulations was the right one

We were lucky enough to have a relatively quiet and drama-free Christmas period on the farm, with some drier weather helping

Environment Agency warns businesses to comply with regulations or face similar action

Robotic slurry scraping and collection are relatively new concepts, but for the right housing layout they can deliver savings and improved cow health

In recognition of the ‘challenge' Welsh farmers have faced with compliance with the water and slurry storage regulations following the wet weather, the Cabinet Secretary confirmed amendments would be made to the Cross Compliance Verifiable Standards

All farmers in Wales are now required to comply with the pan-Wales Control of Agricultural Pollution regulations. Those utilising cattle slurry in particular will now be preparing for the closed period, which starts October 15

Farmers in England who have been shortlisted for Defra's second round of Slurry Infrastructure grant funding must complete a slurry store location and design assessment form before September 30 2024