Electric Pond Stirrer: Ricky’s Pond Crust Gets Obliterated!
Ricky’s results are a testament to the difference the right pond stirrer makes…
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 […]
Effluent Sumps – Additional Storage Solutions
For many dairy farmers there comes a time when a concrete sump is just not enough, and additional storage is required… If this sounds like you, and all you need is more effluent storage – keep reading! Contrary to popular belief, an above ground tank is not the only solution, and also not always the […]
What Type of Effluent Storage is Best?
Choosing the right type of effluent storage to enhance your effluent management system is an important decision. In general, a lined effluent pond is the most cost efficient storage option. However there are situations where a pond is not going to be suitable. Below is a quick guide to help you decide which type of […]
Effluent Ponds and Storage – What Size do I Need?
Getting a new effluent pond or storage solution is one of those things you want to get right the first time. Although effluent ponds, tanks and bladders for storage look simple enough, working out the size you’ll need for your farm is more of a hike than a walk in the park. Here’s what you […]
How You can Avoid Wasting Money on Your Effluent Pond
In recent years, dairy effluent has gone from being an annoying waste product that needed to be managed to a useful source of fertiliser that can save money across your farm. The nutrients found in effluent can be added back into the soil in order to improve pasture yield. When spreading effluent, there is the […]
Healthy Effluent Pond Storage Checklist
Good dairy effluent management is a combination of having a well-designed effluent system and processes to make sure the collected effluent is applied to pasture in the right amount at the optimum time. Benefits of good effluent management include: A healthy pond is one that has: CHECKLIST Daily Weekly to monthly Six-monthly to annually For […]
Does your effluent pond fill too fast because of high rainfall?
Are you experiencing problems with your effluent pond because of record rainfall? There are several factors that might be contributing to this problem, and we’ve outlined some below. There may be a simple solution to help you manage an unexpected capacity, but you need to act quickly to avoid compliance issues with effluent polluting waterways. […]
Frank no longer needs to remove solids from his dairy effluent
Frank was looking to maximise efficiency and cut down costs, so he contacted Nevada.
Effluent Pond Size – Is Bigger Really Better?
Making sure the pond is the correct size helps to ensure efficient and sustainable effluent management. If your pond can’t store enough effluent, you risk over-irrigating your soil, resulting in surface runoff or direct drainage – bad for your soil and plants, and extremely bad if it results in non-compliance. On the other hand, if […]
Effluent Management: How much storage do you need?
We often get asked how much storage you need for dairy effluent While cows generally tend to produce effluent all year round, the pasture in the ground isn’t always in a position to soak up all the nutrients. This could be due to a number of things, but weather conditions play a big part. If […]
Effluent Management System: Luke’s Effluent Storage Is Sorted
Discover how Nevada helped a Waikato dairy farmer upgrade their effluent storage system, ensuring compliance and future-proofing their farm. Read their success story.
