Far from waste, slurry must be viewed as a valuable asset

Slurry has become a very valuable product and if used correctly it can make a great saving in purchased fertiliser.

Teagasc researchers put a value of €30 per 1,000 gallons on undiluted slurry or the equivalent to one 50kg bag of 6-5-38. Approximately 85% of the value comes from the P and K but if spread in spring, much of the N (worth €5 per 1,000 gallons) can be utilised.

Therefore the ideal time to spread slurry is as early as possible in spring.