slurry pit

Investing in 9,000m3 aerated slurry lagoon with eight months storage and a floating cover has future proofed the dairy unit run by Rheinallt Harries

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

Dorset and Wiltshire Fire and Rescue said the cows had been submerged to their neck in the slurry pit