Dairy NZ

Publication Date: February 2011

This document is recommended for effluent system designers and suppliers.

The purpose of this document is to guide designers through the process of developing a farm dairy effluent (FDE) system, from the initial site investigation through to commissioning of the final system. It provides a general design approach, including lists of things that must be taken into consideration.

Publication Date: February 2011

This document is recommended for effluent system designers and suppliers.

The purpose of this document is to provide a set of standards against which to assess the design of individual farm dairy effluent (FDE) systems in New Zealand, and is intended to be used in conjunction with FDE Design Code of Practice (2011).

Publication Date: October 2011

A farmer’s guide to building a new effluent storage pond.

When making the decision to install a new farm dairy effluent storage pond, there are a number of things to be considered. This guide aims to help farmers through the process and various factors to consider when building a new effluent pond including; planning, working with consultants and contractors, and design options.

Publication Date: February 2011

This document is recommended for dairy farmers.

When making the decision to install a new farm dairy effluent system, there are a number of things to consider. This booklet helps you, the farmer, ask the right questions and get the right advice and service. This will result in the most appropriate farm dairy effluent system being installed.

Publication Date: February 2011

This document is recommended for dairy farmers.

This provides an overview of the Farm Dairy Effluent Design Code of Practice and the Farm Dairy Effluent Design Standards and how they affect the New Zealand Dairy Farmer.

Publication Date: September 2011

A technical guide to building a new effluent storage pond.

The Institution of Professional Engineers (IPENZ), with support from principal sponsors DairyNZ, has brought together a group of professionals from civil, geotechnical, agricultural, and environmental engineering backgrounds to develop a Practice Note on the design and construction of FDE ponds.