Slope new roofs away from storage. Install properly sized eaves trough and outlet pipes on buildings to direct clean water away from storage. Reroute any surface water flows. Use a vegetated buffer strip between the barn and the storage to capture roof water and direct it away from the manure storage. Incorporate all manure within 24 hours of application for maximum crop benefit, and to maintain good neighbour relations.
Store silage at a proper moisture level to reduce seepage and optimize feed value.
Collect seepage to keep it from getting into groundwater, wells or surface water. Properly dispose of milking centre wash water in a treatment trench system, holding facility or add it to the liquid manure storage. Careful handling and storage of pesticides can reduce the likelihood of spills. Read and follow all label directions. Adopt an integrated approach to pest management and use pesticides only if they are absolutely necessary.