AGRICULTURAL NEWS - Waste includes sources of nutrients such as manure, slurry and fertiliser runoff. It should be reused, recycled or disposed of safely.
This is not only environmentally responsible, but can save money. By managing waste products in a dairy, for example, you can provide fertiliser for pasture or biogas as an energy source for your farm or household.
Waste management includes the following:
- Safe storage, recycling and disposal of waste, such as dead livestock, plastic silage wrap, plastic, containers and expired chemicals. This helps prevent pollution, disease and breeding sites for flies and vermin.
- Effective handling, application and storage of manure, silage and synthetic fertilisers. This maximises on-farm nutrient cycling, while reducing pollution and increasing profit.
