Fliegl offers effluent solutions
Founded in Germany as recently as 1977, today, the Fliegl Group employs more than 1100 workers, offering an expansive range of transport solutions, from their base in Bavaria.
Effluent is a valuable source of nutrients.
Good effluent management on a dairy farm not only saves on fertiliser costs and enhances soil health but also helps prevent animal health problems associated with high potassium levels in the soil.
Effluent must only be applied at a rate suitable for the soil conditions. Any ponding of effluent on the land surface following application is unlawful. It is important that you know how much the irrigator is applying, adjust application rates according to soil conditions and know how concentrated the effluent is.
Effluent storage facility should also be correctly sized for individual farm system and management. The Dairy Effluent Storage Calculator (DESC), from DairyNZ, is an excellent tool for determining the volume of storage required for farm dairy effluent system. Accredited Effluent Systems Designers and Dairy Effluent WOF assessors can assist in ensuring this calculation is accurate and appropriate for the farming operation. They can also provide suggestions on where system efficiencies can be improved.
Having adequate storage means that a farm:
Increasing your effluent application area means that a farm can:
Waikato Regional Council encourages farmers to develop an effluent management plan (EMP) for their particular farm. To get value from the EMP it should be tailored to the farm effluent system, farming operation and resources. All farm staff should be inducted and trained in operating the farm effluent system and understand the content of the EMP.
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