Solution
Slurry & Manure
You don't have to mix your slurry. When the dosing programme is followed correctly, many farms stop routine mechanical stirring altogether — an expensive, time-consuming and dangerous requirement eliminated.
For Dairy, beef, pig, sheep, horse and poultry farmers across Ireland and the UK.
The challenge
The real cost of unmanaged slurry
Most farmers spend significant time and money on mechanical stirring — diesel, agitator wear, and the safety risk of working around open pits. Crust builds up, ammonia makes sheds unpleasant for livestock and workers, and when it comes time to spread, the slurry is inconsistent. On top of that, nutrient runoff reaches rivers and lakes, putting farms under increasing regulatory pressure. Farmers need a solution that genuinely works — one they can see and measure from the first week.
Our approach
How Eco Balance solves it.
Microbe-Lift® DFP is a live liquid microbial consortium — a complete slurry management programme from Ecological Laboratories, Inc. with 50 years of proven biological stabilisation. The bacteria are immediately active when they hit the slurry. They reproduce in the pit, breaking down crust and solids until slurry reaches a homogeneous, water-like consistency — flowing freely through pipes without mechanical agitation. Ammonia is stabilised, odour drops rapidly, and nutrients are retained for better uptake by soil when you spread. The farm makes immediate financial gain while helping the environment.
- No routine mixing required — mechanical stirring reduced or completely eliminated
- Odour reduction within the first week — rapid ammonia changes improve conditions for livestock and workers
- Sludge and crust breakdown within a month — slurry starts flowing below slats
- Fully transformed slurry within two months — homogeneous, flowing freely, easy to pump and spread
- Significant savings on diesel, agitator wear and time
- Better slurry quality and soil infiltration may help reduce the risk of nutrient losses when spreading
- Works for all livestock systems: dairy, beef, pig, sheep, horse and poultry
Context · evidence & policy
- Real result: a pig farmer’s slurry was completely solid and dry — couldn’t push a stick through it. Within 2 weeks of dosing, slurry began falling below the slats. Within a month it was level in the pit. Within 2 months it was completely transformed and flowing with ease.
- Microbe-Lift is live liquid with a huge range of bacteria for aerobic and anaerobic performance. It reproduces in the pit and is immediately active on contact — no activation step, no preparation.
- Microbe-Lift has been around for 50 years surprising every sceptic so far. With the biodiversity of the microbial consortium there is no slurry it can’t transform.
- DAERA’s Nutrients Action Programme (2026–29) places phosphorus surplus reporting firmly on farm agendas — improving slurry handling is part of staying compliant ahead of inspections.
Recommended products
What we'd typically use on a site like yours.
Frequently asked
Common questions about slurry & manure.
- What does Microbe-Lift DFP actually do to slurry?
- It introduces a live liquid microbial consortium into the slurry pit. These bacteria reproduce immediately and break down crust, sludge and solids until the slurry reaches a homogeneous, water-like consistency that flows freely through pipes without mechanical agitation.
- How quickly will I see results?
- Odour reduction and ammonia changes are noticeable within the first week. Sludge and crust begin breaking down within a month. Within two months, slurry is typically fully transformed and flowing freely.
- Do I still need to mix my slurry?
- In most cases, no. When the dosing programme is followed correctly, many farms stop routine mechanical stirring altogether — an expensive, time-consuming and dangerous requirement eliminated.
- What makes Microbe-Lift different from other slurry treatments?
- Microbe-Lift is a live liquid with a huge range of bacteria for aerobic and anaerobic performance. It reproduces in the pit immediately on contact — no activation step required. It’s backed by 50 years of biological stabilisation experience from Ecological Laboratories, Inc. and proven deployments across 5 continents.
- What types of farm does it work for?
- All livestock systems: dairy, beef, pig, sheep, horse and poultry. The programme is tailored to each farm’s dip readings, herd class and storage geometry.
- Is it safe for the environment?
- Yes. It’s 100% natural, non-chemical, non-GMO and certified pathogen-free. By improving slurry biology and consistency, it may help reduce the risk of nutrient losses from land-applied slurry as part of good nutrient management.
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We'll come and look. We'll measure. Then we'll tell you what's possible.