Total results 40
Total results 40
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Waterbodies and wetlands overviewWaterbodies and wetlands are essential but sensitive ecosystems. Learn how to protect and enhance them on your farm.
Environment•3 min read
Waterbodies and wetlands overview

Waterbodies and wetlands are essential but sensitive ecosystems. Learn how to protect and enhance them on your farm.
Environment•3 min read
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Nutrients and contaminants overviewEffectively managing nutrients and contaminants is essential for sustaining waterway health and farm productivity.
Environment•5 min read
Nutrients and contaminants overview

Effectively managing nutrients and contaminants is essential for sustaining waterway health and farm productivity.
Environment•5 min read
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BiodiversityThriving 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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Water use overviewEfficient water management on your dairy farm can save water, time, and money. Begin by mapping your farm’s water infrastructure and identifying and addressing problem areas.
Environment•4 min read
Water use overview

Efficient water management on your dairy farm can save water, time, and money. Begin by mapping your farm’s water infrastructure and identifying and addressing problem areas.
Environment•4 min read
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Dairy Effluent Storage Calculator (DESC)
The Dairy Effluent Storage Calculator (DESC) tool helps determine dairy effluent storage requirements for dairy farms.
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Design and installationDesigning and installing a new irrigation system for your farm involves making sure it fits your land, business and water regulations. This page emphasises how a well-planned system can boost the efficient use of water, energy, labour, and money.
Environment•1 min read
Design and installation

Designing and installing a new irrigation system for your farm involves making sure it fits your land, business and water regulations. This page emphasises how a well-planned system can boost the efficient use of water, energy, labour, and money.
Environment•1 min read
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Effluent system design or upgradeFarm dairy effluent systems manage waste from your dairy farm. Choosing the right system requires professional advice, considering future plans, and picking the right person for the job.
Environment•3 min read
Effluent system design or upgrade

Farm dairy effluent systems manage waste from your dairy farm. Choosing the right system requires professional advice, considering future plans, and picking the right person for the job.
Environment•3 min read
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Winter crop paddock selectionWintering starts with picking the right paddocks. Your choice impacts crop yield, cost, and winter success.
Environment•6 min read
Winter crop paddock selection

Wintering starts with picking the right paddocks. Your choice impacts crop yield, cost, and winter success.
Environment•6 min read
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Waste management overviewRecycling, collection and safe disposal services are a responsible way to deal with farm waste, reducing the negative effects on the environment and the health risks for both people and animals.
Environment•9 min read
Waste management overview

Recycling, collection and safe disposal services are a responsible way to deal with farm waste, reducing the negative effects on the environment and the health risks for both people and animals.
Environment•9 min read
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Adapting to a changing climateFarmers are already experiencing the impact of climate change firsthand. Building resilience into your farm system will be key to coping with changing weather patterns, increased temperatures, and adverse events.
Environment•5 min read
Adapting to a changing climate

Farmers are already experiencing the impact of climate change firsthand. Building resilience into your farm system will be key to coping with changing weather patterns, increased temperatures, and adverse events.
Environment•5 min read
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Riparian plantingRiparian planting can enhance your land, waterways, and biodiversity. Get tips and guidance for planting to ensure your planting is effective and economical.
Environment•4 min read
Riparian planting

Riparian planting can enhance your land, waterways, and biodiversity. Get tips and guidance for planting to ensure your planting is effective and economical.
Environment•4 min read