The Rural Voice, 1998-04, Page 21Guest Column
the tank, held in place with
something heavy. I do not know
what the effect is of bringing air into
inside manure storage, but if it is
applicable, maybe it is worth trying.
There arc farmers who dump a
container full of hydrogen peroxide
(H202) into the inside manure
storage once in a while. It brings a
lot of oxygen into the manure and
enhances the growth of the good
bacteria while it kills the bad
bacteria. Hydrogen peroxide is also
used instead of antibiotics or
chlorine in drinking water for
humans as well as for animals.
Friendly neighbours
If the large livestock operators
apply this technology they will
avoid possible problems: neighbours
will stay friendly! Problems are
there to be solved. We don't have to
reinvent the wheel. The best and
simplest way is to get information
from countries which went through
a sudden expansion of the livestock
industry a few years ago, to see what
research they have done and what
conclusions they have made. In
Holland, farmers who have managed
to reduce the exhaust of the
ammonia by 90 per cent can recieve
a green label from the government
and are allowed to expand while
others have to reduce their livestock
units.
Maybe it is better to think twice
before deciding to build inside
manure storage.
Lots to accomplish by applying
wisdom
• To avoid the loss of rich plant
nutrients, saving on chemical
fertilizer.
• To avoid the risk of poisoning by
release of different gases.
• Healthier animals through
healthier air.
• Applying composted manure
keeps soil -life intact.
• Keeps odour to a minimum, from
the barn as well as during the
application of the manure on the
land.
• Keep the neighbours happy.
• A healthier environment for
everybody, with less acid rain.0
Willems is a retired pork producer
,From Perth West.
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