Dorset farms have paid a total of £33,500 to environmental charities following an Environment Agency investigation into improper slurry storage. Crockway Farms Ltd, Drummers Farming Limited and Crutchley Farms Partnership failed to comply with regulations designed to protect waterways. Two farms caused slurry pollution incidents in spring 2024, while the third installed new slurry stores without obtaining the required environmental permit. Each company accepted an enforcement undertaking, a sanction that avoids prosecution in return for funding environmental projects. The payments will support local initiatives, including wetland restoration and tree planting projects in Dorset. Senior Environment Officer David Womack said the agency is ready to advise farmers who need help with slurry storage and compliance.
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