Central Government has changed the Freshwater Farm Plan system to make it more cost effective and practical. Until further guidance is received the current regulations follow this process:
The process for developing
a freshwater farm plan
Tasks to complete before the final certification date (18 months from switch on) for your area:
Confirm whether your property requires an freshwater farm plan, then verify the final submission date for the property’s catchment.
Select the preferred pathway for developing a freshwater farm plan: - through an industry programme - engaging a certifier, advisor, or consultant - developing an freshwater farm plan that meets the requirements
Create the Freshwater Farm Plan, including an action plan
Engage a certifier and ensure the plan is submitted to the certifier
Tasks to complete after
the Freshwater Farm Plan has been submitted to a certifier
achieve certification.
implement the actions in the Freshwater Farm
Plan.
