Go for the minimum slurry storage requirement plus 20%

It is possible to minimise the need to move slurry by having adequate storage for each shed or facility

An additional 20% storage for dairy cows and 10% for other stock would give farmers some comfort in the spring time, says Teagasc. File Picture.  

It is clear that many farms need extra slurry storage capacity to cope with wet spring weather and poor ground conditions, as we experienced in late January and February this year.

In building new facilities, we need, as far as possible to look beyond meeting the minimum storage requirements.