Slurry Store Covers

Using a slurry store cover can help to prevent the release of harmful gases, reduce odours, and protect slurry from contamination.

An essential part of maximising your farm’s operations and slurry’s performance, slurry store covers are a game changer, ensuring you have greater control over the conditions in which your slurry is stored. One of the most significant benefits of using slurry store covers is their ability to reduce the risk of nutrient loss, particularly nitrogen. Slurry store covers help reduce volatilisation by limiting exposure to air and heat, keeping everything contained and controlled. Alongside maximising your storage capacity and helping to keep your farm clean and tidy – the investment is a no-brainer.

Slurry store covers work by creating a physical barrier over the surface of the stored liquid, preventing the release of harmful gases and reducing odours. They can also help to prevent contamination and maintain a consistent temperature within the slurrry tank or lagoon.

First up, slurry store covers come in different forms, such as tensioned and floating, each offering unique benefits for different applications. Similarly, they come in many different materials, each designed for specific purposes. Some of the commonly used materials for slurry store covers include polyethylene, polypropylene, PVC, and other synthetic materials. The choice of material will depend on the specific needs of the farmer. However, high-quality, heavy-duty, reinforced, industrial-grade fabrics are absolutely integral. These materials are durable and designed to withstand harsh weather conditions, physical stress, and UV radiation. Tried, tested and trusted, our slurry store covers are made of a heavy-duty impermeable geomembrane – ensuring nothing can get in or out.

The lifespan of a slurry store cover will depend on factors such as the type of cover, the materials used, and the conditions in which it is used. With proper maintenance, slurry store covers can last for many years.

Absolutely! By keeping everything locked in under a slurry store cover, you’re doing your bit for the planet (and the locals!), trapping in unpleasant odours and harmful gases – say goodbye to those nasty smells that’d cause upset with the neighbours. This ensures a cleaner, healthier environment on the farm, preventing harm to animals and people nearby.

Yes, a slurry store cover can effectively increase available storage capacity by preventing large volumes of rainwater from entering the store. Because less dilution occurs, more of the storage volume remains available for slurry, which can reduce the frequency of emptying and improve nutrient management.

Yes, covers can be installed on a wide range of slurry storage systems, including above-ground slurry tanks and slurry pits. The most suitable cover type depends on the store’s size, shape, construction, and operational requirements.

In most cases, yes. Modern slurry store covers are typically designed to allow slurry mixing and agitation when required. Access points, hatches, or specially designed openings can be incorporated so that routine management and maintenance activities can continue safely.

The cost varies depending on factors such as the size and shape of the slurry store, the type of cover selected (floating, tensioned, rigid, etc), site access and installation requirements, any additional features, such as access hatches or safety systems. As every installation is different, suppliers usually provide a site-specific quotation following an assessment of the slurry store.

A well-designed cover can significantly reduce rainwater entering the slurry store and, in some cases, prevent it almost entirely. However, the level of protection depends on the cover type, installation quality, and how access points and drainage arrangements are managed. Most covers greatly reduce rainwater ingress, helping maintain storage capacity and slurry nutrient value.