5 Storing Silage, Slurry and Agricultural Fuel Oil (SSAFO)
5a
These regulations relate to standards for construction of storage for slurry, silage and farm fuels and minimum storage periods. Slurry is defined as a liquid or semi-liquid matter composed of excreta (+bedding) that can be pumped or discharged by gravity.
English SSAFO regulations require a minimum of 4 months storage capacity for farms not in NVZ areas (In NVZ areas storage requirements are 5 months for slurry, 6 months for pig and poultry manure).
Welsh SSAFO regulations that relate to manure storage periods have been superseded by the CoAP regulations which require 5 months for slurry, 6 months for pig and poultry manure.
Additionally the Recommendations include:
DAIRY ensure the volume of slurry to store is minimised with separation of clean and dirty water and covering of stores where possible.
