Farmers warned about dangers of importing slurry to offset fertiliser price increases

Imported untreated slurry or other sludges could expose cows to diseases such as Salmonella, TB, or Johne’s disease

Trailing shoe slurry spreaders will minimise disease risk from aerosols.

Glanbia suppliers have been warned of the dangers to watch out for if sourcing organic fertilisers such as slurry or manure to offset the rapid increase in the price of artificial fertilisers.

Avoid bringing risk onto the farm in alternative fertilisers, is the co-op's biosecurity advice to suppliers.