Dairy farmers can potentially improve their farm productivity, following the release of effluent management guidelines at the United Dairyfarmers of Victoria Conference yesterday.
The guidelines have been produced by DairyGains, a unique partnership between Dairy, Government and Industry that was formed to tackle nutrient management.
DairyGains deputy chairman and UDV central councillor, Matt Glowrey, launched the Management of dairy effluent: 2008 DairyGains Guidelines at the UDV annual conference at Melbourne University yesterday.
"The 2008 DairyGains guidelines will help dairy farmers comply with environmental legislation, industry and community expectation and potentially improve productivity," Mr Glowrey said.
"The UDV believes these guidelines are an important tool for farmers, industry service providers and government agencies in understanding best practice for on-farm dairy effluent management.
"A well-managed effluent system saves labour, reduces fertiliser costs, increases soil fertility and provides valuable nutrients and moisture to crops and pastures."
* The DairyGains guidelines are available at www.australiandairyfarmers.com.au.
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