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Total results 40
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     Waterbodies and wetlands overview 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 overview 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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     Biodiversity 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 overview 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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            Related toolsDairy Effluent Storage Calculator (DESC)The Dairy Effluent Storage Calculator (DESC) tool helps determine dairy effluent storage requirements for dairy farms. Tools 
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     Design and installation 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 upgrade 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 selection 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 overview 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 climate 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 planting 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