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Sustainable Dairying

A Guide to Managing Farm Dairy Effluent

A series of Booklets and Information Sheets for farmers providing best management practices and regional rules for the main effluent systems currently operating in different regions.

 

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Best Management Practices for Growing Maize on Dairy Farms


Publication Date: September 2009

Description: Maize is a vital crop for many New Zealand dairy farmers; it also represents a significant investment in time and resources. This booklet aims to give farmers the tools that they need to extract maximum value from this investment, providing the most topical information on maize crop preparation, management and harvest, in one easy to access resource.

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Dairying and the Environment (DEC) Manuals


Publication Date: 2006

These manuals contain fundamental information for the management of environmental issues on dairy farms in New Zealand.

They have been designed to assist dairy farmers amd those advising dairy farmers with practical, effective and safe solutions to manage potential environmental impacts. These manuals are intended to promote voluntary uptake of best management practices. There are 2 manuals:

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Dairy Environment Leadership Group (DELG)

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Publication Date: 2008

Description: The Strategy for Sustainable Environmental Management is an industry-wide plan to improve environmental performance by:

  • Researching techniques and technology that can lessen dairying’s impact on the environment;
  • Educating farmers and rural professionals on how to adopt these techniques.

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Dairy Industry Guidelines for Developing RMA Policy


Publication Date: May 2008

Description: The Dairy Industry Guidelines on Developing RMA Policy is intended to be used as a guide by dairy industry policy advocates and farmers who are involved in the policy development process. As such, this document includes criteria for assessing policy approaches.

Checklists and worksheets help users develop their own submissions.


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Effluent Management Information Sheets

The collection of information sheets below have been developed to help you to effectively manage effluent on your farm.

 

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Farm Enviro Walk Brochure


Your on-farm environmental health check

Publication Date: May 2008

Description: This brochure provides a simple overview of the Farm Enviro Walk - the first practical tool available to dairy farmers that can help you understand what environmental issues you may have.  It then points you toward experts who can help you find solutions and investigate potential opportunities.

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Farm Enviro Walk Toolkit

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Your on-farm environmental health check

Publication Date: April 2008

Description: The Farm Enviro Walk is the first practical tool available to dairy farmers that can help you understand what environmental issues you may have.  It then points you toward experts who can help you find solutions and investigate potential opportunities.

  • There's a self-assessment checklist you can use to walk your farm to assess potential issues and problems. 
  • There is a Notebook you can use to write notes about steps you can take to address any issues you find. 
  • And, finally, we've designed a comprehensive Technical Support Manual that provides in-depth information about effluent, nutrient and land management issues.

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Market Focused - An Environmental Management System for New Zealand Dairy Farmers


Publication Date: 2005

Abstract: The dairy industry has been a major contributor to New Zealand, both economically and socially. The number of dairy cattle and productivity of dairy farms have increased markedly over the last decade and, as with all human activities, the industry has impacted on the environment. There have been significant concerns regarding surface and groundwater impacts. Water availability and security of supply are potentially constraining further growth, and climate change and greenhouse gases are a growing focus of concern. It is important that dairy farmers and the industry as a whole respond proactively to these concerns.

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Nutrient Management

Nutrient management is a serious issue for any New Zealand dairy farmer. These booklets have been developed to provide dairy farmers with practical guidelines and case studies for sustainable nutrient management.
Making Dollars and Sense of Nutrient Management - 7 steps to success

Publication Date: October 2006

Description: 'Making Dollars and Sense of Nutrient Management - 7 steps to success' is the end product of a collaborative effort by Dexcel's Farm4Tomorrow programme team, private companies, industry funding organisations and sponsors.

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The Grass Roots of Nutrient Management - Case Studies

Publication Date: December 2005

Description: This booklet describes how farmers have incorporated various practices of nutrient management into their farm systems. Benefits are illustrated and tips provided.

Topics included are:

  • Nutrient management
  • Effluent management
  • Water quality management

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Primary Sector Water Partnership Leader Document


Publication Date: June 2008

Description: Summary of the Plan of Action. The Primary Sector Water Partnership is a group of major primary sector organisations who are committed to ensuring the sustainable use of freshwater resources in the primary sector. This is a collective action plan that builds on the individual environmental management programmes of the various partners.


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Stand-off & Feed pads

Standing-off and feed pad infrastructure have serious environmental and animal welfare implications on any dairy farm.

The following publications provide excellent design and management guidelines and case studies for anyone considering such an investment.
Minimising muck, Maximising money - Guidelines

Publication Date: June 2005

Description: Standing-off and feed pad infrastructure have serious environmental and animal welfare implications on any dairy farm. The following publication provides excellent design and management guidelines for anyone considering such an investment.

Published in June 2005, 'Minimising muck, Maximising money' is the end product of a collaborative effort by Dexcel's Farm4Tomorrow programme team, regional councils, industry funding organisations and sponsors.

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Minimising muck, Maximising money - Case Studies

Publication Date: October 2005

Description: This publication provides 21 excellent case studies on standing-off and feed pads.

Published in October 2005 'Minimising muck, Maximising money - Stand-off and Feed pads Case Studies' is the end product of a collaborative effort by Dexcel's Farm4Tomorrow programme team, regional councils, industry funding organisations and sponsors. See Complete Editions to download full booklet.

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Standing Off
Standing-Off – A cow’s perspective

Publication Date: April 2009

Description: A guide to managing cow comfort and health during standing-off

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Waterway Management

This series of 'Clean Streams' booklets provides guidelines for managing waterways on farms for different regions. DairyNZ in collaboration with various partners and sponsors made it possible to create these booklets as guidelines for farmers to clean up and protect our waterways for future generations.

Clean Streams - A Guide to Managing Waterways on Farms
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