Environmental Management

Egg Industry Environmental Guidelines 

Australian Eggs has produced the Egg Industry Environmental Guidelines to assist egg farmers establish effective environmental management practices on farm. The manual provides guidance for setting up new farms, as well as managing existing farms and covers topics such as: 

• runoff and drainage control 
• landscaping and vegetation 
• erosion management 
• eco-efficient systems 
• manure and spent litter clean out 
• cracked egg management 
• chemical storage 

This guideline was update in 2026 to include a specific focus on incorporating current and emerging waste management strategies and greenhouse gas emissions requirements to align with emerging EPA regulations across various states. To view the webinar unpacking the updates to the Egg Industry Environmental Guidelines, please click here.

Click here to access the full version online, or contact Australian Eggs to order a printed copy.