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Written question asked by Lee Dillon (Liberal Democrat) on Thursday, 1 May 2025, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 6 May 2025. It was answered by Daniel Zeichner (Labour) on Tuesday, 13 May 2025 on behalf of the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs.


Manure: Testing

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what steps his Department is taking to support farmers with slurry testing to ensure correct pH levels are maintained.

Answer

Investing in proper slurry storage and management equipment is a critical step livestock farmers need to take to make best use of their organic nutrients and prevent pollution. This includes ensuring that correct pH levels are maintained prior to any application to land. We will confirm any future grant rounds in due course.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
49882
Session
2024-26
Subjects
Testing Manure
Link
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