How to Spread More Effectively with your Slurry Tanker
Not when you have a RainWaveTM! All Nevada slurry tankers are fitted with RainWaveTM applicators because they provide a superior spread that’s simply not possible with a splash plate, injector unit or trailing shoe. Our RainWave applicators produce larger liquid droplets which allow for a wider, more controlled and even spread. The larger droplets are […]
Do Slurry Tankers Take a Lot of Time?
Slurry tankers can be taken just about anywhere on the farm, and with a RainWave applicator the spread per hour is much faster than the typical travelling irrigator. Not only is it faster, but the spread is more accurate and controlled with less wind drift. This allows spreading into corners, irregular shaped paddocks, and closer […]
Slurry Tankers: Why a Full Chassis is Essential
A full, independent chassis also means the tank can be fully galvanised. The tank and chassis are each made from different types and grades of steel. Where the chassis is deliberately not galvanised to preserve its integral strength, the tank needs to be galvanised to maximise strength and integrity. Galvanising is widely regarded as the […]
Flood Pumps are the New Norm for Farmers
While Councils often have systems in place to reduce flooding, these systems shouldn’t be relied upon. We often hear of farmers experiencing flooding from heavy rain, but it hasn’t been enough to trigger the council system to start running. Increasing weather events and budget restrictions mean councils are not always able to maintain or upgrade […]
Slurry Tankers: Choosing the Right Size
So how do you determine what size slurry tanker would be ideal for your dairy farm? In most instances, bigger really is better. Don’t be too conservative. Go for a bigger tanker that fits within your requirements. When we’re asked to recommend a tanker size there’s four areas of the farming operation we look at… […]
Is my Tractor too Small for a Slurry Tanker?
While we can’t speak for all makes and models of slurry tanker, we can say Nevada’s range of slurry tankers are amazingly easy to pull, and we often get farmers tell us they’ll get the next size up when it’s time to upgrade. The general rule of thumb in pairing your tractor with a slurry […]
Fertilise Without Damaging your Crops
The issue is, slurry tankers and draghose systems aren’t ideal for spreading during the critical times like germination and early crop establishment…but there is something that works… Fertigators are a New Zealand manufactured pod-type irrigator which can be connected to run multiple pods at once, depending on the size of your crop fields. Simply lay […]
Keep up the PondBugs™ Over Winter
On the lead up to winter many farmers aim to empty or lower their effluent storage levels in preparation for the wet dormant season where spreading isn’t an option. In doing this you’re also removing much of the bugs, or good bacteria that had accumulated in the effluent being stored. This is why one of […]
Why work with Accredited Effluent Management System Designers?
You may be wondering what the big deal is – can’t the guy that installed the cow shed set up our effluent system? Well, it’s possible your local ‘go-to’ will be ‘in-the-know’ of all the rules and regulations of effluent management, but if it’s not his/her specialty they may not have the skills and experience […]
Is my Existing Effluent Pond/Storage ok?
At the heart of any well-designed effluent management system is the effluent pond/storage, and with tightening council rules and regulations we’re frequently getting asked to assess whether existing storage is “ok” to use. As accredited farm dairy effluent designers we’re always happy to help and advise on your situation, but if you’re wanting to do […]
Slurry Tankers: What Makes a Strong Tank?
Materials The materials your slurry tanker’s tank is made from are important but should also be viewed in combination with the overall design and construction. After all, there’s no point in having the best materials if they are poorly put together. Nevada’s tanks are made from quality European S235JR steel, a non-alloy structural steel made […]
Selecting an Applicator for your Drag Hose System
Dribble Bars/Dropper Booms Dribble bars or dropper booms are one of the most popular options for effluent drag hose systems. Not only do they look cool, but there’s a variety of sizing options to accommodate different operations. We recommend Tramspread dribble bars which offer 6, 12 and 24 metre options, all of which offer a […]
