Government advised to set up slurry register

Report recommends an organic fertiliser database, similar to the National Fertiliser Database

While the initial review focus of a working group was on sludges, it became apparent to the group that a wide range of other organic fertilisers is applied to land, and it was agreed to extend their review to include other organic fertilisers.

The Government has been advised to set up a slurry register, similar to the National Fertiliser Database already in place.

Since last year, farmers who want to purchase fertiliser must register on the database, which records all fertiliser movements. After the fertiliser spreading season, farmers must report their closing stocks of fertiliser.