New measures to address the slurry storage deficit on 40% of dairy farms

All holdings producing soiled water must have at least four weeks’ storage in place by 2025

From 2022, all newly constructed external slurry stores must be covered.

There is a slurry storage deficit on approximately 40% of dairy farms, according to the Department of Agriculture.

Farmers wishing to apply for a nitrates derogation must have the legal minimum slurry storage capacity in place in order to be eligible.