EPA Executive Director Damian Wells says there’s already a lot of useful information in the Agricultural Guidance section of EPA’s website.
“We aim to support farmers; equipped with the right advice, farmers can manage the farm in a way that minimises harm to the environment and human health, meets Victorian regulations, and helps them to pass on their farms to the next generation in good condition,” Mr Wells said.
“Victoria’s $13 billion agricultural sector is very broad and we want to ensure our advice meets farmers’ needs. That’s why we’re encouraging them to tell us where they need greater support,” he said.
“Our Agricultural Guidance page includes a simple, two-minute survey that gives farmers an easy way to ask for the environmental advice they most value.”
EPA’s advice for agricultural community is available online at: www.epa.vic.gov.au/business-and-industry/guidelines/agricultural-guidance
It offers useful advice on protecting the environment and human health, and meeting Victorian law and regulations, on:
Livestock planning, including:
odour modelling for broiler farms
separation distances between farming and homes or public buildings
approvals for large scale saleyards, piggeries, feedlots or animal holding depots
Farm waste including:
solid waste including silage wrap
effluent
dead stock
old batteries
building compost facilities
waste tyres
farm chemicals and containers
Chemicals, including:
oils and fuels
cleaning/maintenance chemicals
chemical storage
Noise: generators and other fixed sources
Water: risk management for reusing water
Sediment and dust:
dams, basins and holding ponds
roads/tracks and earthworks
Anyone involved in agricultural activities is invited to make a request or provide feedback via the survey, at: www.surveymonkey.com/r/EPAwebpagereview
Farmers and members of the public can report pollution to EPA’s 24 hour hotline, by calling 1300 EPA VIC (1300 372 842).