Effluent
Dairy effluent is a valuable resource which, when managed well, increases pasture production and reduces fertiliser costs.
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Total results 4
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Effluent system design or upgrade
Farm dairy effluent systems manage waste from your dairy farm. Choosing the right system requires professional advice, considering future plans, and picking the right person for the job.
Environment•3 min read
Effluent system design or upgrade
Farm dairy effluent systems manage waste from your dairy farm. Choosing the right system requires professional advice, considering future plans, and picking the right person for the job.
Environment•3 min read
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Effluent storage
Effluent storage on your farm is crucial and requires careful planning and design. With a well-designed storage system, you'll experience peace of mind, improved irrigation, efficient use of nutrients and water, and enhanced environmental protection.
Environment•3 min read
Effluent storage
Effluent storage on your farm is crucial and requires careful planning and design. With a well-designed storage system, you'll experience peace of mind, improved irrigation, efficient use of nutrients and water, and enhanced environmental protection.
Environment•3 min read
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Effluent management and operation
Good effluent management on your dairy farm combines a well-designed system with proper processes to ensure the right amount of effluent gets applied to pasture at the right time.
Environment•3 min read
Effluent management and operation
Good effluent management on your dairy farm combines a well-designed system with proper processes to ensure the right amount of effluent gets applied to pasture at the right time.
Environment•3 min read
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Odour Management
Odour from farm dairy effluent is increasingly an issue as herd sizes grow and urban boundaries get closer to operating farms. If the regional council receives a complaint about an odour, they will come out to the farm and assess the situation.
EnvironmentOdour Management
Odour from farm dairy effluent is increasingly an issue as herd sizes grow and urban boundaries get closer to operating farms. If the regional council receives a complaint about an odour, they will come out to the farm and assess the situation.
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Related tools
Effluent spreading depth testing calculator
Use this calculator to measure the depth of effluent applied from a variety of effluent systems.
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Effluent spreading calculator
Download this handy tool to take the guesswork out of determining your effluent nutrient loadings.
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Irrigation bucket test calculator
Carrying out a ‘bucket test’ will help determine the application depth, rate and how uniformly water is being applied during an irrigation event.
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Effluent storage: working volume calculator
Use this calculator to calculate the dimensions and working volume of your effluent pond or tank.
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