Raising livestock in modern Ireland is no small feat. Nowadays farmers are taking care of more and more animals and are striving to do the best for their livestock in the most efficient way possible. A water trough is an essential piece of farming equipment and the type of trough a farmer chooses can have a huge impact on their bottom line and on the welfare of their animals. With so many choices on the market today, you’ll want to
While slurry is normally only used in agricultural environments, it is possible to use this nutrient rich fertiliser around the house to encourage the healthy growth of gardens and plants. Let’s take a closer look at slurry, and how it can be used to benefit non-agricultural land and gardens. What is Slurry? For many years, slurry was produced in a slurry pit, a hole or effluent storage tank which collects all the animal waste. This waste is usually cow manure
If you’ve ever experienced large pools of water on your property, you’ll know how annoying and inconvenient water ponding can be, not to mention how dangerous. So here’s everything you need to know about ponding; from how it’s caused to what you can do about it. What is Water Ponding? Firstly, for those who don’t know what it is, water ponding is a common problem that can occur wherever there is a flat surface such as on top of a flat
When storing any kind of hazardous material, whether it’s above or below ground, it is essential to consider key safety tips in order to avoid serious damage. And while technology has come a long way and innovative storage units are highly reliable, knowing how to properly handle these units is imperative to overall safety measures. With safety being of the utmost importance for all kinds of storage tanks, read on to discover some key tips to ensure overall safety and damage
If you have a septic tank system on your property, the key to ensuring its longevity and superior functioning lies in regular, best-practice maintenance. After all, between your toilet, washing machine, dishwasher, sinks and showers, your septic tank is always in constant use so it deserves constant care. The key to on-going maintenance is to ensure that your septic tank is emptied at regular intervals. Why septic tanks need to be emptied So why should you empty your tank? The liquid
Rainwater harvesting is an ancient method of water conservation, where people collect water for domestic, agricultural and sometimes even industrial use. As the name very obviously implies, the aim is to collect and store rain that falls from the sky. Benefits of Harvesting Rainwater Rain can sometimes be irregular, and with climate change well and truly evident, the areas affected by drought and flood are changing. Many places that once received an abundance of rain are now receiving much less,
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