5 Contingency Measures to Winter-Proof your Farm
Winter can be challenging enough as it is, so having some contingency measures in place can help take some of the stress off. Here are some contingency measures you can take to protect your farm: 1. Ensure council and dairy company compliance Make sure you’re compliant with both your local council and dairy company (this […]
Effluent Bladders – What Happens if they Leak?
The bladders are made from strong, tear-resistant materials that are designed to withstand the weight and pressure of the effluent they contain. Bladder tanks can actually be stronger than steel tanks with liners The unique difference between an effluent bladder tank and a steel effluent tank is the integral strength of the bladder’s lining. A […]
Bladder Tanks See Increased Popularity with Farmers
Why are farmers choosing bladder tanks for effluent storage? Aside from the typical benefits of easy installation, portability and safety, here’s some of the common reasons farmers are choosing bladder tanks for effluent storage: Additional Sump Storage Lots of farmers have a pumping system with a sump that handles most of the effluent storage but […]
Opinion: What if NZ Milked More, Not Less?
When it comes to dairy production, New Zealand is one of the best producers in the world. In fact, a report published by Statista shows that New Zealand was the main exporter of milk worldwide in 2021 with an export value of 7.8 billion US dollars, with the second largest being Germany at 3.2 billion […]
Effluent Management Predictions For 2023
A few things we didn’t see coming in 2022 were: So what can we see happening in 2023? Innovative Compliance Solutions While in some instances compliance measures provide opportunity to futureproof and improve farm operations, there are also instances where changes need to be made simply to tick boxes. In either instance, farmers will be […]
Above Ground Effluent Tanks – Keep Your Effluent Well Mixed
Pumps alone are insufficient for dealing with effluent – particularly floating solids. If the effluent is left, or not mixed well enough, solids accumulate at the bottom of the form a crust on top where weeds can grow, making it difficult to harvest and grow grass…basically it can turn into a mess. Other issues include: […]
Effluent Bladder Tank Best Practices
Don’t overfill Understandably all bladder tanks have a maximum filling point which must be adhered to or risk a big clean-up. Best practice is to have a level indicator to warn when the bladder is getting close to maximum capacity so you can stop pumping into it or divert effluent into a secondary bladder or […]
3 Labour Saving Tips for Effluent Management
Effluent Storage Make sure you’ve got PLENTY of effluent storage. Without adequate storage you’re forced to spread frequently. Having a pond with plenty of storage, or a bladder tank available means you can defer irrigation and utilise staff better. Expanding or installing more storage doesn’t have to be a big deal. A simple solution can […]
Electric Pond Stirrer Best Practices
Installation The stirrer should be installed as close as practically possible to the pond with the base as low as possible to ground level (no higher than the manufacturers recommendation). The aim is to have the stirrer angled as horizonal as possible into the pond, hence longer stirrers are often the recommended option. If in […]
Do Effluent Systems add Value to your Farm?
If you’re wanting to get the best price for your farm, you’re likely wanting to target people who are wanting to buy a dairy farm. In general, people wanting to convert property into something else are more likely to be hunting for a bargain. With farms coming up for sale reasonably regularly, it can be […]
Is a Draghose System the Right Choice for Your Farm?
Storage Size Draghose systems are an efficient way to spread for farms with effluent storage capacity over 500,000 litres. There’s a bit of setup involved with a draghose system, so it’s often not worth the setup time for smaller storage situations. Operational Requirements Draghose systems suit operations where you want to get in and get […]
Slurry Tankers: Do I Need Auto-Fill?
Nevada’s ezi-load auto-filling arm has an 8 inch diameter rather than the standard 6 inch. This enables twice the volume of effluent to be sucked up. Nevada slurry tankers also come with a bigger, more efficient vacuum pump making filling faster again. And for really big slurry tankers we recommend a loading accelerator to make […]
