Displaying items by tag: effluent management

A new effluent management product, flushed down the drain during routine shed washdown, is a game changer, according to the man in charge of its distribution in New Zealand.

More Waikato farmers are taking their eye off the ball when it comes to effluent management, says Waikato Regional Council.

Getting more stock out of waterways and further restricting land use changes are recommended as part of plans to improve the health of rivers in Waikato.

Ken Westlake played a key role in a potentially 'game-changing' effluent reduction model for the dairy industry.

With ever tightening regulations on effluent storage, containment – whether in open ponds or purpose built reservoirs – is capital intensive.

Dairy effluent is a valuable resource which, when managed well, increases pasture production and reduces fertiliser costs.

The management of dairy effluent provides many opportunities for dairy businesses in Australia.

Waikato Milking Systems is buying one of New Zealand's leading dairy effluent management solutions companies, Hi-Tech Enviro Solutions.

A nutrient budget must be prepared for the area where effluent is to be applied. 

The purpose of measuring and monitoring effluent is to provide information to assist with system management and tracking of performance, and as the basis for reporting for regulatory compliance.