Most popular on-line workshop: Veronica Waller of The Farmer Network A FARMING support group was overwhelmed with interest from Cumbrian producers wishing to invest in slurry management. More than 85 farmers joined an online workshop to find out about the investment required to reduce ammonia emissions from slurry and possible grants to help towards the cost. Andy Dyer, Farming and Conservation Officer at Eden Rivers Trust, covered the implications of the Clean Air Act 2019. He explained that ammonia mixed with particulates in the atmosphere causing health problems and damaging environmentally sensitive sites. Future regulations will include the need to use low emission spreading equipment from 2025 and proposals to cover slurry stores from 2027.
Details from DEFRA about cash for farmers wishing to invest in slurry management
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The Farmer Network hosts popular online workshop aimed at reducing emissions
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£27.14 per square metre.
Available for Countryside Stewardship Mid Tier, Higher Tier and Capital Grants only:
in areas targeted for the reduction of water and air pollution from agriculture
with support from a Catchment Sensitive Farming officer
Where this item cannot be used
On covered or indoor yards
Manure, silage or slurry stores
Areas housing livestock
FER), the Environmental Information Map or the Historic Environment Farm Environmental Record (
HEFER)
How this item will benefit the environment
It improves or upgrades existing outdoor (uncovered) yard drainage to reduce foul drainage volumes and runoff, makes cleaning easier and reduces the risk of water and air pollution.