The Environment Agency

The Environment Agency has published a report highlighting the significant impact of dairy activities on agricultural pollution in the UK. According to their findings, dairy operations are responsible for 71% of serious agricultural pollution incidents.

Significant Findings

The report, titled 'Agriculture and the Water Environment', was released earlier this year. It identifies dairy slurry and silage pollution as the predominant sources of agricultural river pollution across the UK. This highlights the environmental challenges posed by the dairy industry in terms of managing waste and protecting water quality.