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The Farm Sustainability Dashboard has been designed to improve industry best practice and meet evolving community expectations. It has been created for business owners and is appropriate for farms of all sizes.

Environmental Management

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Environmental Management

In this section

Environmental Management Guidelines 

Environmental Guide Factsheets 

Pasture Selection and Management Guide 

Waste Management Guide  

Environmental Management 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 

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



Environmental Guide Factsheets 

Some of the key topics from the above Guidelines have been summarised in the below factsheets: 

Click on the factsheet of interest to access online. 

 

Pasture Selection and Management Guide 

The Pasture Selection and Management Guide was produced in 2021. It provides key information for egg farmers on managing and improving range areas, covering topics such as:

  • which farm factors to consider when selecting plants to plant on the range 
  • a guide to different pasture types 
  • steps for establishing a successful perennial pasture 
  • guide to different range regeneration strategies
  • guidance for selecting and planting trees on the range 
  • list of poisonous plants for layers 
  • tips for considering runoff management when planning the range
  • real life case studies from farms that have experimented with different plants on their ranges 

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

 

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Waste Management Guide 

The waste management guide was produced in 2020 and is a designed to help farmers plan for a waste disposal activity. This could be a routine activity, or an emergency activity. Managing farm waste responsibly is important for stopping the spread of disease and maintaining good biosecurity. 

In this guide: 

  • Summary of waste disposal options
  • Step by step instructions for deciding how to dispose of waste 
  • Tips for creating a disposal plan for the farm

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

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