UK Farm Issues

So often the news on rainfall runoff is centered on urban areas; and so often the news regarding herd sizes and managing manure focuses on the United States. But the United Kingdom is dealing with these issues too. Writer Olivia Cooper points out that runoff from hard surfaces on farms can amount to 865 litres per year. And new regulations on slurry storage are prompting serious upgrades to facilities, from drainage to containment to power generation.