How can slurry be applied correctly? To optimize nutrient supply for plants, proper slurry application is crucial.
Slurry can be improved through the right application technology and products such as lagoon.

Challenges of proper slurry application

The most common problems include:

1. 1. Nutrient losses:
      Slurry loses significant amounts of nitrogen in the form of ammonia during application. As a result, the valuable fertilizer is no longer fully available to plants but is lost.
   2. Odour nuisance:
      These losses are often perceived by people as unpleasant smells. This can annoy residents and lead to conflicts.
   3. Uneven distribution:
      Solid components in slurry can settle in lagoons or tanks. This leads to problems in nutrient application.

lagoon for simple and correct slurry application

1. 1. produces fibre-degrading enzymes
   2. reduces floating layers, crust formation and sediment layers
   3. increases flowability
   4. reduces effort for stirring and pumping
   5. improves field distribution
   6. reduces odour emissions
   7. also suitable for slurry in biogas production
   8. natural and therefore compatible with animals and the environment

Benefits of lagoon that help with slurry application:

1. 1. Flowability:
      The bacteria in lagoon produce fibre-degrading enzymes. These break down solids in the slurry. With lagoon, floating and sinking layers are reduced, which lowers the energy required for mixing before slurry application.
   2. Odour reduction:
      Odour means nutrient loss. At the same time, ammonia-based smells can be disturbing. These are reduced by the bacteria in lagoon and are retained in the slurry, so they remain available to the plant during application.
   3. Uniform consistency:
      Slurry must be applied close to the soil surface. lagoon makes it more fluid, improves distribution, and ensures it reaches exactly where it is needed.

How lagoon helps to apply slurry correctly

lagoon – as simple as it is effective
lagoon is a freeze-dried powder made of live microorganisms. These become active again when they come into contact with water and produce fibre-degrading enzymes. This reduces crust and sediment layers in the slurry and increases flowability.

The powder is simply dissolved in water and added to the slurry. To ensure good distribution, this can be done directly between the slats in the barn while the mixer is running or via the pump hose into the slurry tank. In the barn, lagoon should be applied every 14 days, as slurry volume continuously increases.