slurry spreading Articles
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Carlo genetics boar barn case study
The Challenge: Ammonia levels in the unit were approximately 38 – 40 ppm (as measured by Carlo staff), even with the use of a liquid bacterial pit treatment and solids accumulation in the pit was creating an on-going maintenance problem The Objective Of The Treatment: Reduce ammonia levels in the barn, improve air quality, and reduce solids in the pits making pit maintenance easier. It is ...
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Carlo Genetics Boar Barn
THE CHALLENGE: Ammonia levels in the unit were approximately 38 – 40 ppm (as measured by Carlo staff), even with the use of a liquid bacterial pit treatment and solids accumulation in the pit was creating an on-going maintenance problem THE OBJECTIVE OF THE TREATMENT: Reduce ammonia levels in the barn, improve air quality, and reduce solids in the pits making pit maintenance easier. It is ...
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The risks of spreading slurry after first silage cut
Livestock farmers spreading slurry onto fields after first-cut grass silage face heightened risks of contamination after this year’s early start to the season, a silage specialist is warning, especially if following the current trend to more frequent silage cutting.The risks of spreading slurry after first silage cut According to Ecosyl silage expert, Darran Ward, spreading slurry after ...
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The Dangers of Farm Slurry and the Production of Slurry Gas
Slurry is created from cow manure and water and provides a fantastic, natural fertiliser that farmers can use to encourage the growth of grass and other crops. It is usually stored in a slurry tank or lagoon before it is applied to farmland as fertiliser. The dangers of working with slurry are well documented, as high amounts of gases can be released very quickly. How is farm slurry made? Waste ...
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Top 3 Considerations When Buying a Slurry Applicator
Dribble bar, band spreader, trailing hose, trailing shoe, disc injector or shallow injection? Whatever name you read or see, they all refer to low emission spreading systems under evolving environmental regulations. The variety of systems available, and the number of options and features, can be baffling to even the most experienced farmer! We have put together the top three factors to think ...
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Reliable and no fuss machinery drives plant hire success
Simon Williams started SW Machinery Hire in 2003 with just one muck spreader. Today, the machinery hire business has an arsenal of more than 250 machines catering for agriculture, construction and industry from two locations in Wiltshire and East Sussex. Hire contracts range from one day to one-year or more, offering a variety of options and choices for more than 600 customers across England. The ...
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Nitrogen on land not in the air…
A system of bag tank storage is putting a large-scale pig producer a step ahead of legislation that will require slurry stores to be covered by 2027. ...
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The dangers of farm slurry and the production of slurry gas
Slurry is created from cow manure and water and provides a fantastic, natural fertiliser that farmers can use to encourage the growth of grass and other crops. It is usually stored in a slurry tank or lagoon before it is applied to farmland as fertiliser. The dangers of working with slurry are well documented, as high amounts of gases can be released very quickly. How is farm slurry made? Waste ...
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