DairyNZ on the hunt for New Zealand’s prize effluent ponds

14 March 2012

DairyNZ on the hunt for New Zealand’s prize effluent ponds

DairyNZ is searching for prize dairy effluent storage ponds in the first ever New Zealand Prize Pond 2012 Awards.

Farmers, who are keeping their effluent storage ponds as low as possible, are being asked to send DairyNZ a photo of the pond to be in to win one of two DairyNZ Prize Pond 2012 Awards.

DairyNZ project manager for effluent Dr Theresa Wilson says low ponds have storage capacity which reduces the risk of running into problems when the seasons change.

“We’re after the two best operational dairy effluent storage ponds that meet relevant consents and the requirements of your farm. And we want to see that you are keeping it low.”

“When the wet weather starts, it’s good to know you’ve got as much free storage as possible in your effluent storage pond.”

Enter the competition to be in to win:

• a catered barbecue for you and 10 of your mates with former All Black prop, TV sport commentator, radio personality and farmer, Richard Loe
• a polo shirt with Keep it Low! cartoons on it
• a magnetic fridge pond gauge.

All entrants who meet the requirements will receive a prize pond pack.

To enter, send a photo of your pond to keepitlow@dairynz.co.nz by March 30 2012. Visit www.dairynz.co.nz/prizepond for competition details.

Winners will be announced in April.

About DairyNZ

DairyNZ is the industry good organisation representing New Zealand’s dairy farmers. We are funded by a levy on milksolids and our purpose is to secure and enhance the profitability, sustainability and competitiveness of New Zealand dairy farming. We deliver value to farmers through leadership, influencing, investing, partnering with other organisations and through our own strategic capability. Our work includes research and development to create practical on-farm tools, leading on-farm adoption of best practice farming, promoting careers in dairying and advocating for farmers with central and regional government. For more information, visit www.dairynz.co.nz

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