Separating slurry solids and liquid makes a lot of sense and not just from increasing the amount of available storage. The higher nitrogen containing liquid could be the ideal grass growing booster needed to reduce the reliance on bought in fertiliser. One Northern Ireland contractor is currently in demand for his new mobile separating service

The recent escalation of fertiliser prices could be described as the perfect storm given all the factors that have contributed to the hike. High global energy prices meant some fertiliser manufacturers reduced their production levels elevating demand and prices. But whatever the reasons farmers have been left with a dilemma, either fork out a lot more money or reduce their fertiliser usage.