Silage effluent is a highly polluting liquid and can cause fish kills in watercourses and rivers. Common defects in slabs include cracks that allow seepage through the concrete, and effluent channels being cracked or blocked. Ensure effluent is diverted to an effluent tank or slatted tank. Check any effluent tank levels on a daily basis when effluent is being produced and take action if necessary to prevent it from overflowing. Land spreading of silage effluentWhen land spreading silage effluent, dilute the silage effluent with one part water/slurry to one part effluent.

Source: Irish Independent May 13, 2020 06:22 UTC