Here’s a Proven Way to Increase Profit on your Dairy Farm

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It’s not! By changing how you view and use farm dairy effluent (FDE), you can improve your farms soil health and inturn increase profit on your dairy farm. Soil Biology: The Hidden Gem Beneath Your Feet​ Let’s dive into soil biology – the fascinating world beneath your boots. Your soil is teeming with life, from […]

How Many Loads Can a Slurry Tanker Manage in an Hour?

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The factors to consider when calculating how many loads you can manage in a day is dependent on the size of the slurry tanker, the type of loading mechanism on the tanker, the spreading applicator system, and the distance you have to travel when transporting the effluent. Slurry Tanker Size Farmers who are using a […]

The Benefits of a Trailing Shoe

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There are several benefits of a Trailing Shoe for effluent management. These are outlined below: Application Directly Under Crops One of the main benefits of a trailing shoe is able to apply effluent directly under crops with accurate placement, which allows for less wind drift and minimal odour reaching to other areas. A trailing shoe […]

What is the Best Way to Manage Effluent from a Slatted Floor Cow Barn?

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Manage Effluent from a Slatted Floor Cow Barn A slurry tanker is the best way to remove the top layer of effluent because of its ability suck the slurry layer through a vacuum. With only requiring one farm worker to load and apply effluent, it gives the ability for smaller runs more regularly, or the […]

Is Galvanised Steel Better than Paint for Effluent Equipment?

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Durability of Galvanised Steel Galvanised steel coating is better than paint in effluent equipment for a number of reasons. Zinc-iron alloy layers of hot-dipped galvanised (HDG) steel coating are durable in nature and have a rare need for maintenance, unlike field touch-ups that are required for painted bare steel. Zinc Paint vs. Galvanised Steel Paint […]

Are Slurry Tankers Really a Cost Effective Way to Spread Effluent?

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Benefits of a Slurry Tanker Unlimited Reach Slurry tankers have unlimited reach across multiple paddocks and areas of operation. A slurry tanker allows you to reach a greater area without concern of toxic build up over time that could create health problems for animals. Whether you have long or irregular shaped paddocks, a slurry tanker […]

Benefits of Spreading Effluent in a Dry Summer

Benefits of Spreading Effluent in a Dry Summer

Increases Water Holding Capacity Irrigating has the ability to improve paddocks by increasing the water holding capacity of the soil to ensure the pasture recovers effectively. One approach to applying effluent to assist with improving pasture conditions is to utilise a Nevada RainWaveâ„¢ Applicator. With a gentle low-pressure rain pattern and the ideal heavy droplet […]

Is a Slurry Tanker More Efficient Than a PTO Pump System?

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Slurry Tankers A PTO Pump system works efficiently, but operates at a fixed position. Where is Slurry tankers are the most flexible approach to effluent management. A slurry tanker is an all-in-one system that functions as a pump, piping system and irrigator. Depending on your equipment needs, different attachments can be sorted to match paddock […]

Selecting a Slurry Tanker Loading Arm

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What are the different types of slurry tanker loading arms? Different makes and models of slurry tanker will include different loading arms. Nevada slurry tankers include a 8in Ezi-Load auto-filling arm on models 10,000L and up, and this is an optional feature for smaller models. While the Ezi-Load filling arm suits most farmers and contractors, […]

Choosing the Perfect Suspension for your Slurry Tanker

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Why Suspension is Important on a Slurry Tanker Why? Well without suspension every bump, pothole, or uneven terrain would be directly transmitted to the tank and tractor. This can lead to excessive vibrations, compromising the structural integrity of the tanker and causing unnecessary stress on components. A well-designed suspension absorbs shocks, improves stability, and ensures […]

5 Contingency Measures to Winter-Proof your Farm

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Winter can be challenging enough as it is, so having some contingency measures in place can help take some of the stress off. Here are some contingency measures you can take to winter-proof your farm: 1. Ensure council and dairy company compliance Make sure you’re compliant with both your local council and dairy company (this […]

Slurry Tankers: Do I Need Auto-Fill?

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Nevada’s ezi-load auto-filling arm has an 8 inch diameter rather than the standard 6 inch. This enables twice the volume of effluent to be sucked up. Nevada slurry tankers also come with a bigger, more efficient vacuum pump making filling faster again. And for really big slurry tankers we recommend a loading accelerator to make […]

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