Meet Emily Steiner, a dairy farmer from Edgecumbe in the Bay of Plenty. Emily operates a high-input farm that requires year-round milk production, resulting in a lot of slurry. However, managing the farm's effluent was a constant challenge for Emily and her team.
Years ago, they used traditional irrigation methods, but these had issues. They required constant monitoring, had uneven application, could only be used in one part of the farm, and posed a risk of contaminating waterways. Faced with these challenges, Emily decided to invest in a Nevada slurry tanker.
The slurry tanker has proven to be a game-changer for Emily's farm. It allows her and her staff to spread the slurry all over the farm with ease and control the application, avoiding contamination of waterways. The tanker quickly became an essential tool for the farm, and over the years, it has been used more and more.
Not only has the slurry tanker made managing the effluent easier, but it has also saved Emily a lot of money on fertilisers over the years. Furthermore, as Emily has acquired neighbouring farms, the tanker has allowed her to expand without having to invest in additional infrastructure.
Emily's investment in the slurry tanker has been a resounding success, transforming the way she manages her farm's effluent and allowing her to grow her operation with ease. With her innovative approach and determination, Emily is a true inspiration for other farmers looking to improve their operations.