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Will a Bladder Tank Work For You?

Closed Effluent Storage Solution If you are in a high rainfall area, this is a bit of a no-brainer. An open pond is a large catchment area, if you can close that off, you will reduce your storage needs. With a bladder tank, there is no chance of overflows from heavy rain, and your effluent […]

Why Now Is the Smart Time to Invest in Dairy Effluent Equipment – and Get a Tax Boost

What Is the Investment Boost? From the 22nd of May 2025, businesses that invest in new productive assets—like farm equipment, machinery, and infrastructure—can claim a 20% bonus tax deduction in the year they buy the asset. This is on top of the usual depreciation claim. In simple terms, you get more back from the taxman […]

How Do You Get a Pond Stirrer to Pay for Itself?

A Nevada pond stirrer is a great investment to help you make the most of your dairy effluent. Find out how regular stirring can actually save you a heap of money by improving the nutrient levels of your effluent and maximising your storage capacity.

Why is a Slurry Tanker Your Best Option?

Isn’t it more time-consuming? There is a perception amongst some farmers that a slurry tanker is a slow way to spread effluent and that couldn’t be further from the truth. Slurry tankers are incredibly efficient systems. It takes three minutes to load 12,000 litres of effluent into a tanker and it takes three minutes to […]

How Do I Get the Most Value Out of My Dairy Effluent?

Apply Directly Ideally you’d apply FDE as soon as possible after collection. That way, there is no nutrient loss from storage and your paddocks immediately reap all the benefits. As we all know, that’s not always possible. That’s why we’d recommend a good storage solution and stirrers to agitate the FDE and prevent solids building […]

What Type of Irrigator is Best for My Farm

Labour Availability The first aspect to consider is labour availability. What skill set does the staff already have on the farm? How manageable is the workload? Whether it is seasonal or there are a few hours available every day, understanding the workload can help determine the best irrigator for farm efficiency. While farm workers can […]

Nevada RainWave™ vs Traditional Splash Plate

A comparison we often use is to imagine the difference between shaking a hose from side to side, or getting a hose and putting your finger over the edge to create a fan. Each method has its advantages, but also different levels of efficiency when it comes to spreading nutrients on the farm. Nevada RainWave™ […]

Effluent Storage Showdown

In this showdown of dairy effluent storage facilities, let’s take a look at a hypothetical scenario of a dairy farm based in South Taranaki where the size effluent bladder tank required is 500,000 litres. We’ll walk through the differences and benefits of lined ponds, bladder tanks, and above ground tanks that can help improve efficiency. […]

What is the Most Efficient Way of Spreading Effluent?

The traditional method utilises an electric pump with a travelling irrigator, but there are other methods that could increase reach and efficiency. With many farms under utilising paddocks, equipment such as slurry tankers and hose reelers have the potential to spread effluent faster with less hassle. Travelling Irrigator Travelling irrigators are generally run through a […]

What is the Fastest Irrigation Method to Get My Paddock Back Into Rotation?

This can be approached either with an umbilical system, or a slurry tanker. With a RainWaveTM attachment or trailing shoe system on a slurry tanker, a paddock can easily be irrigated often to maintain optimal nutrients. Preparing Paddocks ​There are limitations in where effluent can be applied when a farm has an irrigation system in […]

How to Stir an Above Ground Tank 

When using the jet method, it only stirs the bottom of the tank and not the top. Jets can get blocked and a high volume pump, that uses a lot of electrical power is required to operate the jets. Over-The-Wall Effluent Stirrers The best approach to stir an above-ground tank is with an over-the-wall stirrer. […]

When is a Drag Hose System the Best?

Unlike travelling irrigators that are only able to be towed in a straight line, a drag hose system is able to trace the shape and contour of irregular shaped paddocks to irrigate the whole area. Drag Hose System Benefits In instances when there is prolonged wet weather that only allows for two or three fine […]