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Slurry Infrastructure Grant – all the intel

Farmers can apply for Slurry Infrastructure Grant funding towards storing and using slurry in a safe and efficient way from autumn 2022. The Grant can cover up to a maximum of 50% of the eligible costs of a project. Farmers can apply for between £25,000 and £250,000 for each business. The remaining costs will need to be paid for through private sources, such as savings or a bank loan. The…

The Irish Farmer moves 60,000 litres of slurry

Tom Slattery, the Irish Farmer, is “cracking on” towards Sunday when he expects to complete “a torturous week” of spreading slurry on silage ground. His 140-acre family farm is in Dingle, in the heart of west Kerry, southwest Ireland. They also work 25 acres of rented land. Wednesday’s video showed him using the Valtra T172 to spread 60,000 litres of slurry just a week after baling. This job has to…

Alternative fertilisers risky for dairy farmers

Alternative fertilisers are a risk option for farmers wanting to offset the expense of artificial fertilisers. According to Glanbia, organic fertilisers such as untreated slurry or farmyard manure might be appealing but they can expose dairy farms to disease. Alternative fertilisers may include sewage, or other sludges or by-products from food waste companies. These may spread disease such as Salmonella, TB or Johne’s disease. What’s more, poultry litter is a…