Manure gases are being displaced by manure and forced out through the opening. Never stick your head into a spreader at any time. These same manure gases may be present and have led to at least one serious accident on an Ontario farm. They could be dangerous on steep hills. The changing needs of farmers are creating new challenges in the area of liquid manure spreading.
Many farmers see the tank spreader as a culprit when it comes to soil compaction.
Others are expanding their enterprises to the point where spreading manure with tank spreaders is a major job with high labour requirements. The odours emitted during spreading have brought pressures to bear on farmers in certain locations. On top of this, we have more and more farmers switching to liquid manure systems, for all types of livestock. This information is provided as a public service, but we cannot guarantee that the information is current or accurate. Readers should verify the information before acting on it.