The analysis focuses on the following. Manure Manure storage practices used on the farm have environmental and economic implications associated with them. The adoption of storage methods that minimize environmental risks is encouraged. As the livestock sector grows and becomes more concentrated, adequate capacity for the storage of additional manure becomes increasingly important. Data on manure storage type and capacity are analysed by farm type and ecozone.
Manure disposal can present a serious management problem on farms producing livestock.
Conversely, on crop land, substitution of purchased fertilizers with manure can be an environmentally sound practice that also provides economic benefits. The report examines manure application practices. The issue of nutrient management is a key concern with crop producers. The utilization of an economically efficient combination of commercial fertilizers and manure needs to be balanced with environmental considerations. An effective balance contributes to reductions in the risks of nutrient pollution of ground and surface water while potentially enhancing farm productivity and profitability.