DairyNZ effluent resources Publications and tools catalogue 0800 4 DairyNZ (0800 4 324 7969) dairynz.co.nz
Designing or upgrading effluent systems PLANNING THE RIGHT SYSTEM FOR YOUR FARM When making the decision to install a new farm dairy effluent system, there are a number of things to consider. This booklet helps you ask the right questions and get the right advice and service. A GOOD PRACTICE GUIDE FOR LAND APPLICATION SYSTEMS A guide for farm owners and senior farm staff covering good management practices for land application of dairy effluent. FARM DAIRY EFFLUENT (FDE) DESIGN STANDARD AND CODE OF PRACTICE These documents are recommended for effluent system designers and provide a set of design standards for farm effluent systems. POCKET GUIDE TO DETERMINE SOIL RISK FOR FARM DAIRY EFFLUENT APPLICATION This field guide will take you step by step through the process of working out the soil risk for farm dairy effluent. Compliance with rules EFFLUENT COMPLIANCE CHECKLIST This regional checklist is a self audit to help farmers achieve resource consent compliance. It is for your own information and you do not have to share it with any organisation. We recommend you follow up any boxes ticked no or unsure as soon as possible. If you need assistance, please contact one of the organisations listed on the checklist. *Available for all regions
Effluent storage FARM DAIRY EFFLUENT (FDE) SYSTEMS - A FARMER S GUIDE TO BUILDING A NEW EFFLUENT STORAGE POND This guide helps farmers through the process and factors to consider when building a new effluent pond from planning, working with consultants and contractors, to design options. IPENZ 21: FARM DAIRY EFFLUENT POND DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION A technical guide to building a new effluent storage pond developed by the Institution of Professional Engineers (IPENZ), DairyNZ, and professionals from civil, geotechnical, agricultural, and environmental engineering backgrounds. DAIRY EFFLUENT STORAGE CALCULATOR This is a detailed instruction manual on how to use the storage calculator. The programme can be downloaded from flrc.massey.ac.nz/fde.html VIDEOS A series of short videos show you various aspects of designing and constructing an effluent storage pond including the importance of safety measures around a pond. Effluent containment infrastructures IPENZ 27 DAIRY FARM INFRASTRUCTURE This offers industry guidance in the design and construction of some key infrastructure components related to farm effluent management on New Zealand dairy farms including feed pads, underpasses and solid separation systems. It is a good-practice reference source for engineering practitioners, contractors, product suppliers, regional and district council and consultants. Farmers will also find this a valuable technical resource.
Managing/operating effluent systems A STAFF GUIDE TO OPERATING YOUR EFFLUENT IRRIGATION SYSTEM TRAVELLING IRRIGATOR This booklet helps farm staff operate and maintain a travelling irrigator effluent system. It can be used as a training guide for those who are new to travelling irrigator systems, or for staff who are new to the farm, introducing them to the farm s effluent practices and policies. A STAFF GUIDE TO OPERATING YOUR EFFLUENT IRRIGATION SYSTEM LOW RATE IRRIGATOR Understanding how to operate your low rate effluent irrigation system properly is an essential task on farm. This booklet can also be used as a training guide for farm staff. TOP TIPS FOR EFFLUENT IRRIGATORS POSTER Developed with the help of farmers all around New Zealand, this tool shows the top tips for effluent irrigators. Finding the right professional ACCREDITED EFFLUENT SYSTEM DESIGN COMPANIES DairyNZ established the FDE accreditation programme to help you know who you can trust to do a design job that is up to standard and meets regional council requirements. Find an accredited company near you at effluentaccreditation.co.nz. WOF DAIRY EFFLUENT WARRANT OF FITNESS CERTIFIED WARRANT OF FITNESS ASSESSORS The Dairy Effluent Warrant of Fitness (WOF) is a voluntary programme assessing your effluent system. It helps you understand all the requirements to make sure your system is fit for purpose and capable of being compliant 365 days a year. You will receive a brief report with practical actions you can take. The assessment is carried out by a trained and certified independent professional. See effluentwof.co.nz.
Handy tools FDE SPREADING CALCULATOR This helps you calculate the nutrient loading when spreading effluent solids or slurries to land. Easy to use with only three steps required for farmers and effluent spreading contractors. APP FOR CRAP The spreading calculator app makes it easy to select the best application depth and rate for irrigator. WORKING VOLUME CALCULATOR This tool helps you calculate the working volumes and true dimensions of a new or existing storage pond or tank. Easy to use, it can quickly give you the measurements required. Designed for use with the Dairy Effluent Storage Calculator. SELF TESTING YOUR IRRIGATOR With this handy spreadsheet just enter your volumes from testing buckets and it will automatically calculate your depth and rate. FARMFACTS A wide range of up to date FarmFacts on effluent related topics are available on the DairyNZ website, when you just want to read up on one particular topic. IRRIGATOR RUN SHEET TEMPLATE This handy run sheet can be printed and used as a template. Or copy our design to make your own template to suit your farm system. EFFLUENT MANAGEMENT PLAN POSTER This poster is designed to take some of the headache out of training staff and managing your effluent system with key information clearly displayed.
Professional effluent training courses MASSEY UNIVERSITY FARM DAIRY EFFLUENT: SYSTEM DESIGN AND MANAGEMENT This is a three day short course for industry practitioners, rural professionals, regulatory and governance personnel and scientists engaged in providing advice on design and management of farm dairy effluent (FDE) systems. Visit flrc.massey.ac.nz/shortcourses/fde_information.html INFRATRAIN (NZWETA) DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION OF DAIRY EFFLUENT PONDS A course for contractors to meet the standards outlined in Practice Note 21: Design and Construction of FDE Ponds. The course covers an overview of farm dairy effluent (FDE) ponds, including planning, design and construction. Visit nzweta.org.nz To find contractor/designers who have completed the course visit infratrain.co.nz/dairy_ Effluent.htm NZMPTA FDE HYDRAULIC DESIGN This three-day course is for those involved in the design and installation of Farm Dairy Effluent Systems to improve their design skills and align with the new FDE Design Code of Practice and Standards. Visit nzmpta.co.nz FARM DAIRY EFFLUENT SYSTEM WARRANT OF FITNESS (WOF) ASSESSOR TRAINING COURSE A three day training course with classroom teaching and on-farm activities. Some prior knowledge of the different effluent systems found on dairy farms is essential. The training course sessions follow the Standard Operating Procedure in the sequence that a WOF assement would logically be undertaken. On the final day of the course, you will undertake a mock WOF assessment. See effluentwof.co.nz. The training course is a compulsory requirement to become a Certified WOF Assessor. Contact dairynz.co.nz or phone 0800 4 324 7969 to order your copies. DNZ40-001 0800 4 DairyNZ (0800 4 324 7969) dairynz.co.nz