Farm Source guide - Manage effluent

Farm Source guide - Manage effluent

NZ Farm Source

This guide from NZ Farm Source's On-Farm Efficiency Hub covers how to manage effluent ponds and spreading systems, from stirring and emptying ponds to applying effluent as a nutrient on paddocks.

It links to DairyNZ's effluent spreading calculator, and explains how reducing solids in ponds cuts methane while spreading effluent well protects waterways and adds nutrient value to pasture.

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