DairySAT Checklist

1. Do you know what the legal requirements for effluent management in your region are?

2. In the last twelve months, have you checked whether your effluent management system meets acceptable industry practice?

3. Is effluent run-off from your feedpads kept on farm and out of waterways?

4. Is effluent run-off from your tracks and laneways kept on farm and out of waterways?

Irrigation not used? Go to NUTRIENTS.

1. Do you use soil moisture monitoring to assess how much water is needed by pastures?

1. Do you test soil nutrient levels every one or two years?

1. Are all farm areas managed to minimise soil erosion?

Chemicals not used? Go to: FARM WASTES.

1. Do you know the legal requirements covering Agricultural and Veterinary Chemicals?

1. Do you dispose of farm waste at a public landfill?

1. Do you have a management plan to control weed infestations on your farm?

1. Do you manage stock access to creeks, waterways and areas of remnant vegetation?

1. Do you know how much energy you use per litre of milk produced?

Click on SUBMIT to go to summary page or RESET to start over.

For more information on these areas
please use the: “DairySAT - Guide”.

Production Date: July 2005
General Disclaimer:
This publication may be of use to you, but the state of Victoria and its officers do not guarantee that the publication is without flaw of any kind or is wholly appropriate for your particular purposes and therefore disclaims all liability for any error, loss or other consequence that may arise from you relying on any information in this publication. The Department of Primary Industries acknowledges contributions made by other organisations. Acceptance of these contributions, however, does not endorse or imply endorsement by the Department.





		YES	NO
1. Do you know what the legal requirements for effluent management in your region are?
2. In the last twelve months, have you checked whether your effluent management system meets acceptable industry practice?
3. Is effluent run-off from your feedpads kept on farm and out of waterways?
4. Is effluent run-off from your tracks and laneways kept on farm and out of waterways?

	Irrigation not used? Go to NUTRIENTS.	YES	NO
1. Do you use soil moisture monitoring to assess how much water is needed by pastures?
2. Do you measure the amount of water per hectare you use for each irrigation?
3. Is your farm irrigation system managed to minimise water run-off?
4. Do you have a maintenance schedule for your irrigation equipment?

		YES	NO
1. Do you test soil nutrient levels every one or two years?
2. Do you use soil test recommendations to determine fertiliser types and application rates?
3. Is effluent used as a source of fertiliser and included in nutrient budgets?
4. Do you know how to minimise nutrient losses to waterways?

		YES	NO
1. Are all farm areas managed to minimise soil erosion?
2. Do you apply management practices to prevent pugging and soil compaction?
3. Do you monitor soil acidity and/or salinity?

	Chemicals not used? Go to: FARM WASTES.	YES	NO
1. Do you know the legal requirements covering Agricultural and Veterinary Chemicals?
2. Have you or your employees attended a Chemical Users Course?
3. Do you have systems to make sure chemicals are stored, applied and disposed of in compliance with the product label and Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS)?
4. Do you use any Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) when spraying?
5. Do you know the maximum acceptable wind speed for applying chemicals?

		YES	NO
1. Do you dispose of farm waste at a public landfill?
2. Do you reuse or recycle farm wastes?
3. Do you know the legal requirements for disposing of dead stock?
4. Are complaints by neighbours about odour or noise recorded and investigated?

		YES	NO
1. Do you have a management plan to control weed infestations on your farm?
2. Do you have a management plan in place to deal with animal pests?
3. Do you know your legal requirements regarding native animals that sometimes become pests?

		YES	NO
1. Do you manage stock access to creeks, waterways and areas of remnant vegetation?
2. Did you know that leaving dead trees and fallen branches in vegetated areas encourages biodiversity?
3. Are there any areas on your farm where you are actively encouraging revegetation or regeneration of native species?

		YES	NO
1. Do you know how much energy you use per litre of milk produced?
2. Did you know that the timing of nitrogen application can contribute to greenhouse gases?

Click on SUBMIT to go to summary page or RESET to start over.

For more information on these areas please use the: “DairySAT - Guide”.
DairySAT Funders:

Production Date: July 2005 General Disclaimer: This publication may be of use to you, but the state of Victoria and its officers do not guarantee that the publication is without flaw of any kind or is wholly appropriate for your particular purposes and therefore disclaims all liability for any error, loss or other consequence that may arise from you relying on any information in this publication. The Department of Primary Industries acknowledges contributions made by other organisations. Acceptance of these contributions, however, does not endorse or imply endorsement by the Department.