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Develop and manage a plan for sustainable production

KHU-AGR-0010

Australian Equivalent

AHCAGB517

Elements

Learning Outcomes

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.

Elements & Learning Outcomes

E1Develop goals and objectives to improve biodiversity, recycling and sustainability

0010.E1.O1Establish long-term direction and purpose of the business by identifying and analysing the values, expectations and personal goals of the people involved

0010.E1.O2Identify business and personal strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and threats and strategies to address them

0010.E1.O3Investigate sources of information and support for improved practices

0010.E1.O4Estimate timelines for, and costs for improved practices

E2Audit the existing and natural resources on the property

0010.E2.O1Draw a property map to include land classes using classification terminology, fences and water systems, natural property features and infrastructure

0010.E2.O2Conduct a risk assessment of previous land use and an inventory of chemicals applied or evidence of application on the site

0010.E2.O3Identify areas at risk of soil degradation and develop strategies to protect the area

0010.E2.O4Develop and implement strategies to improve the health and the regeneration of remnant vegetation to support a diversity of living systems

0010.E2.O5Assess potential problem pests and weeds and use strategies to implement an eradication program

E3Develop and implement grazing and cropping strategies to improve sustainable outcomes

0010.E3.O1Use soil test results to make recommendations for soil improvement with appropriate organic fertilisers and soil conditioners to ensure a mineral-balanced and healthy soil

0010.E3.O2Develop and implement an annual grazing program and strategies to optimise pasture growth and animal production

0010.E3.O3Develop and implement a strategy for the recycling of farm waste and effluent

0010.E3.O4Assess soil biological activity and apply suitable preparations and grazing strategies to improve the soil biota and soil organic matter

0010.E3.O5Identify suitability of mulching and composting systems

0010.E3.O6Design and implement a plan using crop rotations to optimise soil fertility

0010.E3.O7Research the principles and application of biodynamic preparations

E4Manage livestock health and welfare for improved, sustainable production

0010.E4.O1Plan strategies to preserve livestock health including allowable treatments and grazing management in the short term and genetic improvement in the long term

0010.E4.O2Maintain livestock records to identify treated animals, including a record of all treatments including homeopathic remedies

0010.E4.O3Sustain the animal enterprise with pasture and suitable fodder and maintain consumption records to meet certification protocols

E5Manage customer feedback and satisfaction

0010.E5.O1Develop procedures to obtain, analyse and respond to customer feedback on farm product quality and integrity

0010.E5.O2Implement procedures mange customer feedback and satisfaction with sustainable product quality and integrity