Slurry Tankers: 3 Must Haves
Simply put, if you want a slurry tanker that’s going to get the job done, keep you compliant, and last a lifetime, there’s 3 essential components to look for. Forget about the added extras – if your slurry tanker doesn’t have these, it’s simply not going to cut the mustard. 1. Corrosion Resistance For a […]
Slurry Tankers: Single, Tandem or Tridem Axle?
It’s all about size when it comes to slurry tankers and the number of axles/wheels they have. Axles are an important component to the overall operation of your slurry tanker. Axle configuration contributes to the stability, suspension and manoeuvrability of the tanker, and in some cases can impact the model’s design. Here’s a quick guide […]
Advice on Choosing the Right Effluent Pump
Your choice of effluent pump can make or break the functioning of your effluent system. With a lot of pumps to choose from, and manufacturing improvements, we’re often called for advice on which pump is going to be best to get the job done. So here’s what we recommend… When Electric Is Best Electric pumps […]
How to Maximise the Value of Your Effluent Pond Nutrients
Effluent ponds and storage tanks are a significant part to any effluent management system, after all, they’re storing all those essential nutrients that will later be used for fertilisation of crops and pastures. However, to truly maximise the value of the stored effluent there’s a few things to keep in mind… Stir well, achieve more […]
Effluent Management: Making the Most of Effluent for Irrigation
We may not be able to control the weather, but one thing’s for sure – if you’ve got a dairy farm, you’ve got effluent! Of course if you’re reading this, you already know effluent is like liquid gold when it comes to fertilising, so it’s also an excellent choice for irrigation. Here’s how you can […]
Top 5 Dairy Farmer Excuses for Buying a New Tractor
Got your eye on a shiny new tractor but can’t quite justify the need? We think every dairy farmer deserves to be driving the tractor of their dreams! You work hard, support the economy, and if you’re on this website, you’re clearly someone who makes good choices when it comes to the environment. But if […]
Specialist Advice About In-Ground Effluent Irrigation
Is an In-Ground Irrigation the Right Choice for Your Farm? This really depends on what you want to achieve. In-ground effluent irrigation is a great ‘set-and-forget’ solution that can work while you sleep. A successful system doesn’t require you to monitor it and can be set to operate overnight when nutrients have a better absorption […]
Effluent Management: How to Utilise Effluent for Cropping
Feed the soil, and let the soil feed your crops… Cropping season is upon us, so now’s a great time to prepare the soil with the nutrients needed to grow strong, healthy crops. A generous base dressing of effluent is a good starting point for any crop preparation. Effluent has great soil building properties which […]
Best Practices for Managing Effluent
Cost effective, council compliant effluent management can be simple and easy. For a start, there’s really only two components of an effluent management system: So here’s the best practice guidelines for having an effluent management system that’s cost effective, council compliant, and best of all…easy to manage! Effluent storage Best practice? If you can, keep […]
5 Advantages of Slurry Tankers for Smart Dairy Farmers
Slurry tankers are a great choice for spreading effluent over pasture. Here’s 5 advantages all smart dairy farmers should know about… Cost effective There are a number of cost benefits to having a slurry tanker: Versatile Slurry tankers make it easy to empty not only effluent ponds, but also feed barns with catchment areas below. […]
Effluent Spreading – Best Practices for Council Compliance
Council compliance is one of the key factors when deciding on effluent spreading equipment – after all, we all want to be doing it right! Each council in New Zealand may have slightly different rules, but generally the main issues for compliance are: Below are best practices for effluent spreading to help you remain council […]
5 Cost Effective Strategies for Effluent Management Systems
A cost effective effluent management system is what we’re all aiming for right? After all, effluent management is all about the effective utilisation of nutrients… What is a cost effective effluent management system? It’s one that gives you maximum benefit from your investment. We see this as a system that is: Below are 5 of […]
