PAMI conducted tests using straw covering systems on four lagoons. Observations were made on covers applied by a commercial contractors as well. Studies were done to determine:
-performance of various straw types and quantities;
-performance of artificial flotation devises for straw support;
-performance of shredder/blow devise for straw application;
– problems during lagoon pump-out;
-cost of straw covering systems for lagoons.
Results concluded that the most effective and economic cover was A