Displaying items by tag: effluent

Ravensdown's ClearTech dairy effluent treatment system reduces phosphate leaching by an “astounding” amount, according to recent research.

New Zealand farmers are having input into the development of a revolutionary irrigation prototype as its Feilding-based software engineers seek to refine its design.

OPINION: One of the better parts of being on the Ashburton water zone committee is you get to meet interesting people out in the field and you are not always stuck in the committee room.

Investing in effluent storage is a significant decision on-farm, so it’s worth taking the time to carefully plan what is needed to ensure the right design for your farm.

A recent field day in Otago to discuss looming new effluent storage and discharge rules attracted 50 farmers and rural professionals.

How important is clean water for cows?

The increased focus on utilisation of natural fertiliser is pushing technical development by manufacturers to deliver a wide range of nutrients to the paddock.

New regulations around effluent storage and discharge loom for the Otago region.

Mark Murphy, the national commercial manager for Rakaia Engineering doesn’t mince his words when it comes to effluent management.

Correct effluent management can deliver savings on fertiliser costs, increased grass growth, while also ensuring environmental compliance regulations are met.