Slurry Lagoon Storage & Construction – Ayrshire

Overview

An informative day looking at the planning, design and construction of slurry lagoons
This FAS meeting will highlight the main considerations for farmers who are thinking about building new slurry stores.
Key Speakers
Adrian Jones – A & M Jones Consulting Ltd
Gillian McMillan & Alexander Pirie – SAC Consulting
A representative from SGRPID
A representative from SEPA
The meeting will provide information on:
Using a farm waste management plan to create the right size of lagoon
Design and construction of slurry lagoons
Current rules and regulations for slurry storage
Making use of available grant funding
Planning permission & building warrants
Efficient movement of slurry into and out of storage
Farming & Water Scotland will also be in attendance for any other diffuse pollution questions you may have.
This is an on-farm meeting being held at Knockrivoch Farm with the kind permission of Douglas Hogarth. Out of courtesy to our host farmer, please ensure footwear is clean and suitable for disinfection.
As this event includes lunch, you are asked to book to secure your place and help us to organise catering.