How Often Should an Effluent Pond be Stirred?
Why It’s Important To Stir Effluent Stirring your effluent pond storage thoroughly allows for everything to stay in suspension. This keeps solids from crusting on the top and developing weed growth, or creating a hard layer at the bottom that can become almost impossible to break up. It is especially important to stir thoroughly if […]
Is a Slurry Tanker More Efficient Than a PTO Pump System?
Slurry Tankers Slurry tankers are the most flexible approach to effluent management. A slurry tanker is an all-in-one system that functions as a pump, piping system and irrigator. Depending on your equipment needs, different attachments can be sorted to match paddock size and shape. Slurry tankers are a reliable option for the majority of the […]
Electric vs. PTO Systems: Pros and Cons for Dairy Farm Effluent Management
What to Consider Before Purchasing Competent Farm Workers Electric System: Can be more automated, reducing the need for direct involvement when effluent is being irrigated, making it ideal for farms with limited worker resource or seeking increased automation. PTO System: Requires farm workers to operate the system. Power Source Availability Electric System: The farm requires […]
Effluent Management: Why Stone Trap Maintenance is Critical
If your stone trap is not maintained or set up correctly, the rest of your effluent system will suffer: Stone traps work by slowing down the effluent flowing into storage, allowing heavy solids to drop out of suspension. To do this the inlet and outlet pipes need to be staggered. Double stone traps further filter […]
Farm Trader Review: Nevada MB200 Slurry Tanker
There has never been a more important time for effectively and efficiently managing effluent on farm. With fertiliser costs, along with everything else, rising dramatically, farmers need to do everything they can to maximise any nutrients possible going onto their pasture. And when these nutrients are already being produced on farm, investing in a machine […]
Selecting a Slurry Tanker Loading Arm
What are the different types of loading arms? Different makes and models of slurry tanker will include different loading arms. Nevada slurry tankers include a Ezi-Load auto-filling arm on models 10,000L and up, and this is an optional feature for smaller models. While the Ezi-Load filling arm suits most farmers and contractors, Nevada slurry tankers […]
Choosing the Perfect Suspension for your Slurry Tanker
Why Suspension is Important Why? Well without suspension every bump, pothole, or uneven terrain would be directly transmitted to the tank and tractor. This can lead to excessive vibrations, compromising the structural integrity of the tanker and causing unnecessary stress on components. A well-designed suspension absorbs shocks, improves stability, and ensures a more comfortable and […]
Effluent Storage: Ponds vs Bladder Tanks
Effluent Flow The best practice for effluent management is for it to flow by gravity to the storage, whether it be a pond or bladder tank. This is possible with a bladder tank if there is enough fall. Gravity flow is more efficient and reliable, ensuring that effluent moves easily from the source to the […]
The Truth about Crusting Inside Effluent Bladder Tanks
But the good news is that crusting in an effluent bladder is not the same as in open storage. Since the bladder is closed, there is no exposure to air and sunlight, so the solids do not dry out and form a hard crust, and no weeds will grow. However, crust can still form in […]
What Pumps are Needed for Effluent Bladders?
The good news is that with the right pump, you can easily irrigate your fields and keep your effluent well-mixed, without breaking the bank on energy costs. Firstly, it’s important to note that you might need two pumps for your effluent bladder tank: one for irrigation and one for agitation. Irrigation Pump For irrigation, a […]
How to Choose the Right Size Effluent Bladder Tank
Understanding Your Farm When you get someone in to calculate your storage requirements make sure they have a good understanding of how your farm operates. A storage calculator will assume you take every opportunity to irrigate, which is not always the case. For example, many farmers that winter milk would prefer to have plenty of […]
Mixing & Draining Effluent Bladders: What You Need to Know…
Effluent bladder tanks have become one of the key components of many dairy effluent management systems. With a multitude of benefits, they allow farmers to efficiently store, manage and utilise their effluent nutrients. However, to ensure that your effluent system is functioning at its best, it’s essential to keep your effluent bladder tank properly mixed […]
