Do I need to line my effluent pond? If it’s leaking, pond lining will be your best option for fixing that up. Signs of leaking may be patches of consistently damp ground with very green grass, or ponding. However leaking can occur without any noticeable signs. A lot of dairy farmers are choosing to line […]
When is a bladder tank the right choice? One of the main features of a bladder tank is that it provides a closed effluent storage solution. The benefits of closed storage is that there’s no risk of oxidation, external contamination, evaporation, or people falling in! Bladder tanks are also transportable and earthquake resistant. This makes […]
Stir well, achieve more If effluent is left sitting in a pond or tank the solids will inevitably sink to the bottom and crust and debris will form on the top, separating out the essential nutrients. To maximise the value of your effluent it is vital the effluent is thoroughly mixed prior to pumping to […]
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Best practices for managing effluent 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 management […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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. […]
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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 […]
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