Safe Handling & Storage of Fertilisers Dairy Insight

Most conventional farms rely on fertilisers to support grass and crop production, and whilst an important input, they are potentially dangerous. Yet not all products pose the same level of risk. Understanding which fertilisers are more hazardous, and how they should be handled and stored, is essential.

This Dairy Insight focuses on best practice and regulations for the safe and secure storage and handling of fertilisers on farm, helping to protect your personal safety, ensure health and safety in the workplace, and prevent theft.

Issued April 2026

About Kingshay insight publications

Kingshay has been producing bi-monthly publications for dairy farmers since 1991. Publishing on issues critical to the success of a modern dairy farming business.

These briefings include dairy insight, business insight and research insight, they provide dairy farmers, large animal vets, farm consultants and other interested parties with the most vital and timely information in a concise two-page format. The information contained in our insight publications is written and updated by our experts to ensure accuracy and to save you time.

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