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THE NEVADA
BLUEPRINT Q1 2021
Damian & Jane’s
environmental changes
have increased milk
New Zealand production by 27%
Leading The Way
in Environmental
Dairy Farming
nevadagroup.co.nz
0800 464 393
CONTENTS
Damian & Jane Increased
Milk Production by 27%................... 2
Why Choose Electric......................... 4
Fast, Effective & Reliable
Nevada Electric Stirrers................... 5
Nevada Slurry Tankers..................... 6
Success Story: Paul Bavin................ 8
Fertigators, Hydrants
& PTO Pumps..................................... 9
Success Story: Dave Gordon..........10 Damian & Jane Although the pond is made of good impacted clay,
lining was recommended to eliminate the
‘These blocks don’t have any potash, and I’ve
reduced the phosphate. That’s the value of
Nevada PC Pump Kits.....................11 Increased Milk possibility of any leaks or leaching in the future.
Below the pond, Damian and Jane have used
the effluent. That’s why I’m so keen to extend
our effluent use. We want to reduce our
Production by 27% land that was unsuitable for farming to create a fertiliser usage.’
Nevada RainWave™........................12
sanctuary for native wildlife. A lake was formed Every five years when a paddock gets turned over,
RainWave™ Draghose ....................13 and surrounded by native tree plantings, which has it gets planted in a deep rooted chicory which is
If you’re looking for some dairy farming quickly become home for kera, eels, and a lot of able to extract more nutrients after the pasture
Nevada PTO Stirrers.......................16 inspiration, it can easily be found on Damian native waterbirds including teal, heron, and shags. has exhausted itself.
and Jane Roper’s dairy farm just outside of ‘We’re seeing a lot of bird life coming back as ‘It captures nutrients that would otherwise be lost
Patea, South Taranaki. To say Damian has a we keep predators under control and plant the to the waterways, so we get another bang out of it.’
well-planned farming operation would be an right feed trees for them. We’re seeing a huge
understatement – it’s much more than that. amount of natural wildlife coming back, and One of the farm’s effluent blocks is used to grow
Each and every aspect of this farm has been only within a relatively short space of time.’ maize. Effluent irrigation along with 90% no tillage
cropping has resulted in better soil structure and
carefully thought out to ensure maximum
Effluent solids are used as potting mix for planting more organic matter. Crunching the numbers, it’s
efficiency, environmental sustainability and young trees, while the liquid effluent from the pond only costing 21 cents/kg to grow good maize feed
use of resources – all of which has lead to is used to irrigate grazing paddocks. for the cows.
a 27% increase in milk production!
‘We test every second year, the effluent and the
Back in 2015 Damian and Jane approached Nevada to solids and it’s high in phosphate, high in nitrogen ‘There’s money in crap.
help design a future-proofed effluent system that was
council compliant, environmentally sound, and had
and good organic matter, so it’s a good product for
propagation and topsoil creation.’ I didn’t realise how
* Terms and conditions apply. Nevada Ltd
scope for future expansion. They invested in a large
clay pond for storing effluent from the feed pad and
In an area where earthmoving had left little topsoil, valuable it was.’
endeavors to ensure that the information consistent applications of effluent has now built the
shed yard. A Nevada electric stirrer keeps the slurry well The cows are happier and healthier, and milk solid
presented in this publication is accurate and topsoil up to 6-7 inches thick, and the microbial life
current. However, we do not accept any liability mixed, and a DODA 20hp Centrifugal effluent pump production has increased by 27% while decreasing
is much better.
for errors, omissions, or outdated content. which floats on a Nevada 9 metre PondBoom™ pumps cow numbers by almost 100.
Nevada Ltd reserves the right to alter out to travelling irrigators coving about 40% of the farm. The electric stirrer is programmed to run for
specifications, components, design and ‘Animal health costs have come down. So all the
around two hours in the middle of the night, and
prices, at our discretion and without notice. ‘Our synthetic ferts have dropped by 40%, small changes that we’re making all add up.’
Other conditions may apply. All material and then the pump will start for spreading. This makes
and we haven’t had any nitrogen or phosphate
information presented in this publication is good use of the cheaper power, but also maximises Damian and Jane are now planning their next
copyright 2021 Nevada Ltd. All rights reserved. on the effluent block in 6 years – the levels have
nutrient value with less evaporation at night. effluent system extension – more mainline to
All prices exclude GST unless stated. stayed static.’
Special prices are for a limited time or while
The travelling irrigators are run at a speed that reach over 50% of the farm. We’re excited to
stocks last. All Nevada finance is subject to As part of their water management, Damian and allows them to cover the paddock quickly, see the results and they admits that the quality
standard lending criteria. Jane have since lined the pond with a HDPE liner. giving the paddocks a light application often. Nevada effluent system plays a big part in it!
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Why Choose Fast, Effective & Reliable
Electric? NZ’s Best Power Stirrers
Nevada’s effluent management specialists can help you select the ideal electric
stirrer model, advise on placement, and we can even arrange the install!
EL7 Range EL9 Range
• 7m boom • 9m boom
• Ideal for shallow ponds and steep slopes • Ideal for big ponds and gentle slopes
• 10-20 horsepower • 15-30 horsepower
A well mixed effluent pond or storage tank is an essential component of an efficient and
• Shore mounted • Ultra heavy duty slew ring base
effective dairy effluent system, so needless to say, slurry stirrer selection is important.
• Easy angle adjustment • Easy 360° rotation
If you can get electricity running down to your effluent storage, here’s why we’d
• Typhoon propeller
TM
• TyphoonTM propeller
recommend an electric slurry stirrer…
Cost Effective More Likely To Get Done
At the same output, electric effluent stirrers are Let’s be honest – jobs that are easier to do are
generally cheaper to run per hour than a PTO more likely to get done. Electric stirrers simply
slurry stirrer and are also more consistent. make effluent stirring easy. We’ve seen it many
times, and it’s quite understandable that with a
Set & Forget PTO stirrer the extra effort of having to hook up a
Time is precious, and with an electric effluent stirrer to the tractor and leave the tractor running
stirrer you can be doing two things at once. while the stirrer mixes the effluent is a task that
As mentioned in the tip above, electric slurry often gets put off for another day. It can easily
stirrers can be programmed to run on a timer, become an inconvenience, where an electric
so you can let the stirrer do its thing while you stirrer is much easier to fit into a routine.
get on with other jobs. What’s more, you’re not
needing to reserve a tractor for PTO stirring. What to Look for in an Electric Effluent Stirrer
A good electric stirrer will be able to be oscillated
Effluent Consistency from the mounting point. The ability to pivot and
The consistency of your effluent plays an important move around the pond means everything can be
part in the success of your effluent management well mixed. You’ll also want the stirrer to have
system, and the efficiency of your slurry stirrer. good height adjustment to get the best stir.
There needs to be plenty of water to mix the solids
with to prevent the slurry getting too thick to pump. Placement
Placement of an electric stirrer is often just as
Regular stirring is key. A common mistake
important as choosing a good stirrer for getting
(especially with PTO slurry stirrers) is to leave
optimum performance. If the stirrer is in the
stirring until it’s time to pump. The problem
right place, one good shore mounted electric
with this is that by this point all the solids have
accumulated at the bottom of the pond, meaning
slurry stirrer should be able to get the whole
pond swirling.
‘You win every time with a system
stirring will take longer to get a good consistency,
but also that additional water may need to be
like this.. I just start it not long
added to account for solids accumulation and See them
in action online
before I tanker it out. It certainly
evaporation. Electric slurry stirrers make it easy
to program for regular mixing. doesn't take long to mix this one
up - and she's a big pond.’
Dennis Morgan, Dairy Farmer - Mangatainoka
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Nevada
Slurry Tankers
Talk to us
No Deposit Lease To Own Deals
1. Lease to Own Finance Deals (while stocks last). Pay No Deposit.
about our 2. Pay lease monthly amount only for 60 months (shorter terms available)
special indent 3. Claim GST amount each month as you go.
pricing deals! 4. Simply pay the 20% Residual balance (or Refinance balance) at the end of 60 months.
5. When the residual balance is paid, the machine is yours!
Single Axle Slurry Tankers
• 6,000 - 10,000L models 8,000L
• Suits smaller farms, or softer soils starting from
• Easy maneuvering 693
$
• Optional draw-bar & auto-fill + GST per month
• Complete with RainWave™ spreader
10,000L Tandem Axle Slurry Tankers
starting from
‘With the amount
• 8,000 to 18,000L models
we spread, I was I’d seen them
$
1,192 • Suits larger farms with medium-large storage
expecting to have [Nevada slurry
+ GST per month • Tractors with 100-200 HP
to buy another tankers] in action on
• Performs better over rolling country my brother’s farm,
spreading system
• Complete with RainWave™ spreader so already knew
as well, but this ‘That RainWave is
• 2 only left at this price! what I’d be getting -
tanker has kept up a huge advantage
with the workload over other tankers. they’re strong, well
and is certainly It’s [tanker] exceeded built, fast and easy to
Tridem Axle Slurry Tankers ‘fit for purpose’ our expectations. use. But the logical
• 18,000 to 37,000L models for the hours we’re We were surprised choice was to go
• The ultimate tanker for large or multiple doing. It’s made a how fast it loaded. bigger. We needed
20,000L
farms
starting from dramatic difference We envisioned it something hassle
to our business, [spreading] being a free, that’d get the
• Steering axles for easy maneuvering
• Suits flat and gentle rolling land
$
2,098 and exceeded my chore, but it’s a fast, job done faster with
+ GST per month
• Complete with 2x RainWave™ spreaders expectations by far.’ easy job.’ less mess.
Dennis Cadigan Lyn Baggott Darryl Hickey,
Contractor - Hokitika Dairy Farmer - Canterbury Dairy Farmer – South Taranaki
*Pricing valid for Summer 2021. All finance subject to
normal lending criteria. Please enquire for all details and
20,000L Tridem Tanker 10,000L Tandem Tanker 16,500L Tandem Tanker
Options. (Nevada working with UDC and Marac finance.)
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SUCCESS Effluent Hydrants – Easy to install!
STORY
$135 $445 $560 $205
+ GST + GST + GST + GST
Hosetail
standard,
Enquire for
threaded type
End of Line 2-Way Hydrants 3-Way Hydrants S Hydrants
PTO Pumps
Paul’s Cutting Back
On Synthetic Ferts
Perfect for
contractors & $8,190
large farms + GST $6,890
+ GST
On the outskirts of Nelson Lakes lies Paul Bavin’s 187ha dairy farm. Milking 640 cows,
Paul pumps the effluent from a sump into an above ground Clip Tank for storage,
or out to pasture using his travelling irrigator. The problem was the underground
system could only reach a small area. Realising the value of effluent nutrients,
Paul wanted a way of spreading effluent over the rest of the farm. After researching Bauer Magnum TL3-80 Rovatti PTO TL2-85 Rovatti PTO
his options, he gave Nevada a call to enquire about a tanker… SX1000 Pump Kit Pump Kit
• Efficient and economical • Capacity: Up to 168,000L/hr • Capacity: Up to 105,000L/hr
A Nevada 12,000L slurry tanker was the ideal size ‘I was expecting the tanker to push me down the • Low operating costs • Suction pipe with strainer • Suction pipe with strainer
to easily spread over the rest of the farm without hill, but there’s no sloshing. Those baffles are great, • Easy maintenance • Drive shaft • Drive shaft
making too many trips. An adapter was fitted so the and you hardly feel it behind you. It’s surprising how • Can handle up to 12% solids • Hard-face lubricated • Hard-face lubricated mechanical
auto-filling arm works easily with his Clip Tank to fast it is to load and unload - a very easy job.’ • Capacity of up to 300 m3/h mechanical steel steel
allow for faster loading, and the RainWave™ means
he gets a fast, even spread with minimal wind drift.
‘It’s an awesome
Paul says investing in a slurry tanker has been a
really positive decision. He’s now able to make the investment. We’re really Nevada Fertigator™
most of his effluent resource and cut back on his
use of synthetic fertilisers.
pleased with the machine If you need to spread dairy effluent over a large area with a
‘The quality was better than others on the
and what it is doing for controlled application rate, the Nevada Fertigator™ is for you!
A portable effluent irrigation solution, manufactured in
market, and I appreciated the specialist us. A big bonus is that we New Zealand especially for local farming conditions.
knowledge.’
can cut back on synthetic Spreading effluent straight from the pond or
He’s also been pleasantly surprised at the
performance of the slurry tanker... ferts. We’re putting on sump, you can say goodbye to common irrigator Top Seller! Only
N [synthetic nitrogen]
issues like run-off, ponding, and groundwater
contamination. Simply connect with your pump
$565
+ GST
every month - now we’re and drag hose, and away you go!
cutting that right back.’
An affordable effluent irrigation
solution - ORDER ONLINE!
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SUCCESS READY FOR
STORY INSTALL
Dave turns Council
Compliance into
Effluent Management NEVADA PC
Advancement PUMP KITS
On the eastern slopes of Mount Egmont is where you’ll find Dave Gordon’s picturesque Nevada’s Progressive Cavity (PC) pump kits are the ultimate simple, yet heavy duty pump
460 cow dairy farm. With yearly rainfall of over 3 metres, and paddocks dissected by solution for farm dairy effluent. These heavy duty pumps are built to handle the rigors of
a road, creeks and drains, it has his challenges when it comes to effluent management… daily use and proven as the best on the market.
‘We previously had consent to discharge to one
of the streams after treatment in the oxidation
‘This is much more Complete & Ready To Install
These pump kits come complete and
pond system, but that’s all changed now with cost effective and also ready for installation (which is very simple). No high tension bending shaft,
council compliance. If you’re investing in
change, you might as well make it worth it and means either, or both Each unit includes: with quality sealed universal
joints for smooth operation
invest in something that will not only future sides of the farm can • Galvanised head works
• Intelligent controller unit Cast iron body with hard plated
proof the farm but make the job easier and
more efficient on a day-to-day basis.’ be irrigated at once.’ • Suction hose and base mount
stainless steel shaft and rotor
Nitrile starter for long life
ready to be mounted to concrete
So Dave gave Nevada a call for some specialist Due to the farm’s landscape, more pipeline than
advice on cost effectively setting up a new effluent • Outlet pipe connecting
usual was required, however a combination of Self-priming, non-clogging operation
management system…. low-pressure Greenback irrigators and Sabre • Ready to be wired in, connected and tested! with high suction lift capabilities
The oxidation ponds were in good condition with pumps means there are no compromises when
3 models to choose from
no signs of leaking, so were easily converted into it comes to pressure and flow. – PK1860, PK2690, PK3690
council compliant storage ponds. Effluent from the pumping up to 10 litres per second!
‘We generally recommend shore mounted
cow shed gravitates into the main pond, and a 7 centrifugal pumps because they maintain a
meter Nevada electric stirrer keeps it all well mixed. consistent pressure and flow through the pipes
The challenge was finding the best solution for regardless of length or elevation.’ - Michael Quality WEG motor
spreading when the farm is split across both sides Prestidge, Nevada Effluent Management Specialist Extended pumping end
of a public road. geometry for increased life
Being an electric system, Dave could set both the
‘With such high rainfall, Dave needs to take slurry stirrer and pumps on timers if he wanted to
Heavy duty bearings
advantage of small windows of fine weather, run them overnight, or he can set them to go at any for peace of mind
‘so the best solution was to install an time of the day and automatically turn off after a
underground system with two pumps, and period of time. This means he can free up time to
irrigators on both sides of the road.’ - Michael get on with his many other jobs! Low maintenance
Prestidge, Nevada Effluent Management Specialist
and very simple to
install – quick & easy!
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NEVADA RAINWAVE TM
REELER &
APPLICATOR HOSE PACKAGES
By using low pressure and an oscillating fan pattern, the RainwaiveTM achieves a wider Manufactured in Europe Massive 20 tonne tensile strength
spread and processes larger droplets, meaning virtually no wind drift, so nutrients are
spread evenly. ‘That RainWave is a huge advantage over other tankers. It’s [tanker]
Unrivaled abrasion and Made from TPU 5x better abrasion
exceeded our expectations. We were surprised how fast it loaded. We envisioned it stretch resistance resistance than nitrile rubber!
[spreading] being a chore, but it’s a fast, easy job.’
Available in 3” or 4” bore
What’s more, by using the Nevada RainWave™ Huge 42 bar burst size. Standard length 200m.
you’ll get more from your nutrients! pressure (that’s 600psi) Custom cut lengths on request.
Stainless steel spout
How? As the name suggests, the RainWave™
uses low pressure to spread nutrients in a gentle
rain pattern. This reduces volitisation so nutrients Selection of nozzles
are not lost to the atmosphere.
Benefits of RainWave™ spreading Ingenious self-drive
• Far superior to splash plate spreading mechanism
• Ideal alternative to dropper booms
• Large droplet size, so very minimal wind drift Fast, Easy mounting
• Better nutrient use
• Gentle low-pressure rain pattern
Fits most makes and
• Better for the environment
• Less pasture damage
models of tankers
LRB 800 Reeler TS 1000 Reeler
• Low application depth (1-10mm) • Holds 800m of 3”, 600m of 4”, or 500m of 5” lay flat hose • Holds 1000m of 4”, 800m of 5”, or 600m of 6” lay flat hose
• Safe tractor speeds (less than 7km/h) • Random wrap • Front or rear mounted
• High volume (100m3/h - 200m3/h) • Single hydraulic drive • Random wrap
• Very even spread pattern Available as 3 point • Removable spools • Double hydraulic drive
• Low maintenance linkage unit or fitted • Ideal for medium size systems • Removable spools
• Handles thick slurry (up to 20% solids) to your slurry tanker • Includes optional hose guide
Can be retro-fitted to most slurry tankers – single and duo options
Talk to a Nevada specialist about a
hose & reeler package to suit you
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TRACTOR MOUNTED
RAINWAVETM DRAG
HOSE PACKAGES
No Deposit Lease To Own Deals
Apply 1,000,000 litres per day! The Nevada drag hose System,
modular and customised to suit your farm is ideal for farmers
with more than one farm. Great for irregular shaped paddocks.
‘With the new system
we’re making better
use of the nutrients.
There’s more control,
Nevada RainWave™ Rovatti PTO Reeler with so we’re able to
3ptL Spreader Pump Kit Drag Hose spread when and
Hook it up to your tractor’s Delivers over 100m3/hr Top quality PU and rubber lay flat
where we want
3 point linkage system! depending on elevation and pipe hose at exceptionally great value. without worrying
sizes. Suitable for water and slurry, about it getting into
these are the best quality from the rivers. We’re
Spain, Germany and Australia. spreading larger
quantities, further,
BO N U S
N
faster and more
O PT I O Make life even easier by adding a remote valve switch to the system! evenly, which means ‘It looked like a
system that’d be
we only have to go ‘Any farmer with a
The remote valve switch lets you switch between one irrigation line to another (or bypass
over the paddock easy to implement on large pond should
back to the pond) without turning off the pump. It’s so simple – just activate it from your
mobile phone! once to get all the the farm, and would investigate this
MM ER nutrients down. It’s let us spread over a option before
• No internet connection required. HOT SU
DEAL
saving us a lot of wide range in a short investing in expensive
• Powered by a 12 Volt battery.
time, and allows us to amount of time unnecessary
• Free app download for IOS and Android phones.
ONLY spread in much larger - which is exactly infrastructure or
$
3,260+ GST windows of weather.’ what we need.’ equipment.’
when purchased
with any Reeler Geoff O’Connor Mark Walker Mark (Farm Manager) & Wayne
*Pricing valid for Summer 2021. All finance subject to
normal lending criteria. Please enquire for all details and
Dairy Farmer - Greymouth Dairy Farmer - Kaitaia (Operator) - Northland
Options. (Nevada working with UDC and Marac finance.)
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Pictured here Nevada TurboStir 7000 fitted with extension.
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