Farmers' concerns mount over slurry storage as wet weather continues

With the prolonged bad weather, farmers' concerns surrounding slurry storage are beginning to increase as the 2026 spring calving season gets underway.
Farmers' concerns mount over slurry storage as wet weather continues

With the consistent bad weather, farmers are beginning to worry about their slurry storage capacities.

A survey has reported that farmers’ concerns surrounding slurry tanks are increasing due to the prolonged wet weather.

A new survey conducted by the Farm Relief Services Co-Operative (FRS Co-Op) found that the heavy rain experienced on farms right across the country over the last few weeks has added considerable stress to Irish farmers this spring.

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