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Develop and manage a plan for sustainable production

Develop and manage a plan for sustainable production

Unit of competency
National Code
AHCAGB517
State Code
OBK51
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
21/10/2019
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
28/01/2020
Field of Education
080321 - Farm Management And Agribusiness
Original Release Date
28/01/2020
Nominal Hours
70
Description
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to develop a farm plan for a rural enterprise to reflect sustainable production principles that may include regenerative, organic, biodynamic or biological farming principles. This unit applies to those who have a role in managing a farm and the management system to reflect a new philosophy, utilising sustainable principles. No licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Develop goals and objectives to improve biodiversity, recycling and sustainability
  • 1.1 Establish long-term direction and purpose of the business by identifying and analysing the values, expectations and personal goals of the people involved
  • 1.2 Identify business and personal strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and threats and strategies to address them
  • 1.3 Investigate sources of information and support for improved practices
  • 1.4 Estimate timelines for, and costs for improved practices
2. Audit the existing and natural resources on the property
  • 2.1 Draw a property map to include land classes using classification terminology, fences and water systems, natural property features and infrastructure
  • 2.2 Conduct a risk assessment of previous land use and an inventory of chemicals applied or evidence of application on the site
  • 2.3 Identify areas at risk of soil degradation and develop strategies to protect the area
  • 2.4 Develop and implement strategies to improve the health and the regeneration of remnant vegetation to support a diversity of living systems
  • 2.5 Assess potential problem pests and weeds and use strategies to implement an eradication program
3. Develop and implement grazing and cropping strategies to improve sustainable outcomes
  • 3.1 Use soil test results to make recommendations for soil improvement with appropriate organic fertilisers and soil conditioners to ensure a mineral-balanced and healthy soil
  • 3.2 Develop and implement an annual grazing program and strategies to optimise pasture growth and animal production
  • 3.3 Develop and implement a strategy for the recycling of farm waste and effluent
  • 3.4 Assess soil biological activity and apply suitable preparations and grazing strategies to improve the soil biota and soil organic matter
  • 3.5 Identify suitability of mulching and composting systems
  • 3.6 Design and implement a plan using crop rotations to optimise soil fertility
  • 3.7 Research the principles and application of biodynamic preparations
4. Manage livestock health and welfare for improved, sustainable production
  • 4.1 Plan strategies to preserve livestock health including allowable treatments and grazing management in the short term and genetic improvement in the long term
  • 4.2 Maintain livestock records to identify treated animals, including a record of all treatments including homeopathic remedies
  • 4.3 Sustain the animal enterprise with pasture and suitable fodder and maintain consumption records to meet certification protocols
5. Manage customer feedback and satisfaction
  • 5.1 Develop procedures to obtain, analyse and respond to customer feedback on farm product quality and integrity
  • 5.2 Implement procedures mange customer feedback and satisfaction with sustainable product quality and integrity
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