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Be smart about water use on farm
Water supply is a vital component of a farm and making sure systems are working efficiently can save water, time and money. The following tips from DairyNZ will help identify opportunities to reduce water use and improve efficiency.
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Water
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Water leaks on farm
It is estimated that 26% of stock drinking water is lost as leakage. This wastes valuable water, causes areas of mud and flooding and incurs extra pumping costs. Having leak detection systems in place and a process to deal with leaks helps to manage them and reduce these effects.
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Effluent storage and irrigation systems
What’s the best effluent storage and irrigation system? DairyNZ’s effluent expert Logan Bowler talks about some the pros and cons of each to help you weigh-up your options.
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Big impacts on effluent storage
There are a range of factors to consider when working out how much effluent storage your farm needs, but some have a bigger impact than others. DairyNZ’s effluent expert Logan Bowler talks about the significant impact shed water use and application depths have on your storage requirements.
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Wildeye Soil Moisture Probe has proved a winner with farmers in recent trials
The trials, which took place in Canterbury last year, were the result of a partnership between Farm Source and irrigation monitoring specialists, Wildeye.
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Effluent ponds – how much storage do you need?
Having the right infrastructure in place is essential to managing effluent on farm. DairyNZ’s effluent expert Logan Bowler talks about the key factors that will help you work out how much effluent storage you need for your farm.
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Drive your cows to drink
A lack of water in a cow’s diet can result in reduced milk yield, loss of body condition, loss of appetite and, in extreme cases, severe dehydration.
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Get ‘em low – focus on emptying effluent storage ponds
Don’t leave it too late in the season to empty your effluent storage pond.
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Protect your revenue stream
Rotational preventative maintenance will help your water reticulation system deliver the right stock water capacity for your animals.
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Marley 950 Series Alkathene Water Supply Pipes
The 950 Series® Alkathene pipe from Marley is an affordable water supply pipe made from quality latest-generation polyethylene materials and designed to handle the rigours of farm life. Easy to install and compatible with common low-density polyethylene (LDPE) fittings, its aqua-coloured stripes make it easy to spot in any Farm Source yard.
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Smart water use on farm
Water supply is a vital component of a farm and making sure systems are working efficiently can save water, time and money. The following tips from DairyNZ will help identify opportunities to reduce water use and improve efficiency.
Read more > >
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Slotted pipe saves time and delivers better farm drainage
Finding the right drainage solution for your farm can improve productivity, protect your livestock and land, and help you comply with environmental standards. Implementing or replacing farm drainage can be in the ‘too-hard basket’ when there is so much other daily work to be done. But there are some simple off-the-shelf solutions available that are worth considering.
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Water use ‘drop in ocean’ compared to rainfall
Water, it’s a hot topic, and one that Kiwi’s are particularly passionate about. After all, it’s our most precious resource.
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Let Marley worry about the rain this winter
Get ready for the winter weather onset by checking your culverts are up to the job. If they’re not, Marley’s culvert pipe for the farming sector is worth considering.
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Don’t do it tough select the right trough valve
A hot, dry summer might be ideal beach weather for some, but for farmers it also places extra pressure and demand on the farm’s water system.
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