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How discs optimise slurry applications

How discs optimise slurry applications

LivestockMuck & Slurry 07/02/2025

Slurry spreading specialist Samson has introduced two new disc incorporators to get the best from organic fertilisers. The CDf and CDx incorporators are designed to be used on different soil types – including light sand and heavy clay, or indeed stubble. Both ensure nutrients are placed where they are... Read more
Farmers urged to act responsibly on slurry management

Farmers urged to act responsibly on slurry management

LivestockMuck & Slurry 07/02/2025

Water company Severn Trent is reminding farmers to stay ahead of wet winter weather with a responsible approach to slurry management. Inconsistent “Even if you’re not in a designated nitrate vulnerable zone, spreading slurry on waterlogged, flooded or frozen ground brings a high risk of environmental damage,” explains Severn... Read more
Investigation could restrict autumn slurry spreading

Investigation could restrict autumn slurry spreading

LivestockMuck & SlurryPig & Poultry 07/02/2025

• Rules for water under scrutiny • Manure ‘mustn’t be excessive’ • Deadline for government reply Autumn manure spreading could be under threat following an investigation into pollution guidance by the Office for Environmental Protection (OEP). The government’s Farming Rules for Water (FRfW) aim to reduce and prevent water... Read more
New spreader range set for LAMMA launch

New spreader range set for LAMMA launch

Muck & Slurry 22/12/2023

Muck-spreading specialists GT Bunning & Sons will launch a new range of machines at this month’s LAMMA event – held on 17-18 January at the Birmingham NEC. The new 120 Compact Narrow HBD spreader will be on the stand and is part of Bunning’s new Lowlander Narrow range. It... Read more
How inoculants can improve slurry management

How inoculants can improve slurry management

Muck & Slurry 22/12/2023

A new inoculant can help farmers improve slurry management – reducing the need for bought-in fertilisers. Researchers shortlisted almost 30 different strains of bugs and fungi to see whether they could reduce crust formation on slurry stores. To identify the best one, they then tested five of the most... Read more
Defra launches £74m grants package for better slurry management

Defra launches £74m grants package for better slurry management

Muck & Slurry 22/12/2023

Farmers looking to upgrade slurry management systems are invited to apply for a further £74m in grant funding, The second round of the Slurry Infrastructure Grant is the latest tranche of £200m being invested by Defra to tackle agricultural pollution from livestock waste as the government seeks to secure... Read more
New slurry inoculant ‘pushes boundaries’ with range of benefits

New slurry inoculant ‘pushes boundaries’ with range of benefits

Muck & Slurry 17/01/2023

A new slurry inoculant reduces the need for artificial fertilisers, lowers emissions and increases grass yields – and is said to improve soil health.

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Infrastructure grant supports bagging slurry solution

Infrastructure grant supports bagging slurry solution

Muck & Slurry 09/01/2023

Defra’s slurry infrastructure grants are primarily aimed at reducing the contribution of slurry to greenhouse gas emissions.

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Apply for slurry grants now, say farm valuers

Apply for slurry grants now, say farm valuers

Muck & Slurry 04/01/2023

Farmers should take advantage of the new slurry infrastructure grant to improve their slurry storage before it becomes a legal requirement, says the Central Association of Agricultural Valuers.

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