Why Finance Slurry & Waste Management Infrastructure?
The Farming Rules for Water, Nitrate Vulnerable Zone (NVZ) regulations and upcoming changes to slurry storage requirements are driving significant on-farm capital investment. New slurry stores, lagoon expansions and biodigester installations frequently cost £200,000–£1 million or more - a level of investment that makes structured finance essential for most farming businesses.
Slurry & Waste Finance Rates - October 2026
| Asset Type | Lender | Rate From | Typical Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Slurry store (concrete) | Lombard | 5.8% APR | 5–10 years |
| Slurry lagoon (lined) | Close Brothers | 6.2% APR | 5–10 years |
| Biodigester installation | Shawbrook | 6.4% APR | 7–10 years |
| Slurry separator & equipment | Close Brothers | 6.2% APR | 3–7 years |
What Can Be Financed?
Concrete Slurry Stores
Above-ground and below-ground concrete slurry tanks, including covers and pumping systems.
Lined Lagoons
Earthwork lagoon construction with high-density polyethylene or butyl liner, covers and agitation systems.
Biodigesters
On-farm anaerobic digestion plants for slurry and organic waste - can be combined with FIT/grid connection infrastructure.
Separators & Pumps
Slurry separators, umbilical pumping systems and tankers can be financed as standalone or combined assets.
Grant Funding & Finance
Slurry infrastructure investment often attracts grant funding (e.g. the Slurry Infrastructure Grant under the Farming Investment Fund in England). Finance can be structured alongside grants, with the loan covering the non-grant element of the project cost. Discuss your grant application status with us at enquiry stage.