Ricky’s Pond Crust Gets Obliterated!
Ricky’s results are a testament to the difference the right pond stirrer makes…
Equipment Term: Effluent Storage
Best Practices for Managing Effluent
Best practices for managing effluent management doesn’t have to be complicated or costly. With the right setup for storage and spreading, you can stay council compliant, protect your land, and make life easier – all while making the most of your farm’s natural nutrients. For a start, there’s really only two components of an effluent […]
Effluent Sumps – Additional Storage Solutions
If this sounds like you, and all you need is more effluent storage – keep reading! Effluent Sumps Contrary to popular belief, an above ground tank is not the only solution, and also not always the best solution to extra sump storage. Below are 3 possible solutions, and as always, if you’d like recommendations for […]
What Type of Effluent Storage is Best?
Effluent Storage Effluent storage on New Zealand dairy farms refers to specially designed systems—such as HDPE-lined ponds, above-ground tanks, or bladder tanks—that safely contain farm dairy effluent until it can be effectively applied to pasture. These solutions play a pivotal role in ensuring council compliance, reducing environmental risk, and improving operational efficiency. Broader storage capacity […]
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. 1. Don’t make it the bare minimum size Cost is often a determining factor when looking at the effluent storage size you want to put in, so a lot of farmers start off looking […]
How You can Avoid Wasting Money on Your Effluent Pond
Effluent ponds are full of nutrients The nutrients found in your effluent pond can be added back into the soil in order to improve pasture yield. When spreading effluent, there is the very real risk that nutrients could be overloaded or underutilised. Too much effluent, and you risk: Because of this, farmers are often underutilising […]
Healthy Effluent Management Checklist
Benefits of good effluent management include: A healthy pond is one that has: CHECKLIST Daily Weekly to monthly Six-monthly to annually We’re here to help you get the best out of your effluent management For more advice on how to maximise your effluent pond and how to get the best quality effluent back onto your […]
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?
If your effluent pond can’t store enough, 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 your effluent pond is too large, you’ll be maintaining a system that’s bigger than requirements, resulting […]
How much effluent storage do you need?
On the other side, Dairy farming is very susceptible to dry weather, and droughts. It’s at these times the pasture can really do with a good dose of nutrients. Effluent, really well mixed with water, is a great tool to maximising pasture growth, and it’s pretty cost effective since you’re producing it all year round! […]
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.
