Mr. Ronan Boyle:

EASYFIX slurry technology is a system that was developed a number of years ago by a UK entrepreneur. We liked the system so much, as we could see its potential, that we bought the business in 2021. EASYFIX slurry technology is an installation that can be used in either existing or new slurry tanks. It deploys a network of pipes throughout the tank that injects oxygenated air that helps break down the slurry and keep it in a liquid state. This method of treatment is proven to reduce methane by an average of 54%. Trial data from Wageningen University and Research on this system also showed a 51% reduction in ammonia emissions. The system has the added benefit of increasing the nutrient values of the slurry. Given the current price of fertiliser coupled with Ireland's target of reducing the use of chemical fertiliser on farms, optimising the slurry is a must for all farmers. Equally important, the slurry stays in a liquid state and it eliminates the need for agitation, which provides a much safer environment for animals and farmers alike.

I will show the members a short video to demonstrate how the system has helped on farms in Ireland.