Land and soil
The land is one of dairy farmers’ greatest assets and managing it productively and sustainably to reduce sediment and phosphorus loss will add further value to the farm.
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Total results 3
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Biodiversity
Thriving biodiversity supports dairy farming by enhancing water quality, reducing soil erosion, and providing habitats for native species.
Environment•2 min read
Biodiversity
Thriving biodiversity supports dairy farming by enhancing water quality, reducing soil erosion, and providing habitats for native species.
Environment•2 min read
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Erosion control
Erosion control is the practice of preventing sediment and nutrients from entering waterways and preserving topsoil on paddocks.
Environment•3 min read
Erosion control
Erosion control is the practice of preventing sediment and nutrients from entering waterways and preserving topsoil on paddocks.
Environment•3 min read
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Critical source areas
Critical Source Areas (CSAs), such as swales and gullies, can transport large amounts of soil, phosphorus, and E. coli to waterways. Recognising CSAs and managing them with buffer zones can help minimise these losses.
Environment•5 min read
Critical source areas
Critical Source Areas (CSAs), such as swales and gullies, can transport large amounts of soil, phosphorus, and E. coli to waterways. Recognising CSAs and managing them with buffer zones can help minimise these losses.
Environment•5 min read