
Get Winter Ready: 10 Slurry Storage Checks to Make Before Autumn
Preparing for winter starts now. Discover 10 practical slurry storage checks to help reduce pollution risks and stay compliant.
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Preparing for winter starts now. Discover 10 practical slurry storage checks to help reduce pollution risks and stay compliant.

If you have an EA inspection coming up, it’s important to be prepared. In this post, we’ll guide you through the key points and provide a clear overview of what happens when officers arrive on your farm.

Our Managing Director, Karen Powell, FACTS-qualified, explains autumn vs spring manure spreading, with practical tips to balance crop needs and comply with the Farming Rules for Water.

In June 2025, updated guidance set out how the EA will enforce the Farming Rules for Water, placing stronger emphasis on fertiliser and manure applications matching genuine crop and soil need.

After a dry year for much of the country, a wet winter may not seem an immediate concern, but with Britain’s unpredictable weather, preparation is essential.