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Manure Stores

Manure stores usually have a concrete base that can take the weight of tractors and spreaders. This base has one, two or three walls. These walls are typically 2-3 metres high. Ways of building the walls include ready-made concrete panels, reinforced concrete, reinforced block work or good quality railway sleepers supported by suitable upright RSJ's. The height of the store is normally limited to 3 metres. The width of the store is typically 10 to 15 metres. Liquid waste is collected in a below ground tank.

See also:

• Managing Livestock Manures 1 - Better use on arable farms
• Managing Livestock Manures 2 - Better use on grassland
• Managing Livestock Manures 3 - Spreading systems
• Managing Livestock Manures 4  - Organic farms
• Manure Management Plan
• Summary of the guidance for farmers in NVZs
• Manure Management Planning - IPPC Guidance