As of July 2009 the DPI has trained providers in designing Dairy Effluent Management Plans (efmp).

These plans address 13 keys areas of Diary Effluent System design and maintenance. These plans also provide guidelines to measure and make accurate judgements of the nutrient content and effective use of diary effluent.

Only Farmers in the West Gippsland Catchment Management Authority (WGCMA) area have access to DPI Dairy Extension officers in priority target areas.

To discuss your need for a Dairy Effluent Management Plan please follow the link below.

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We provide a training course for a web based whole farm planning tool called efarmer.

We can also provide on site planning advice however, we recommend completing the eFarmer web based training prior to on site visits.

Course

Have you recently completed a revegetation project and would like to know what the carbon credits might be worth? I am working on another course which will assist farmers to be 'climate change' ready.

Need to off set your company or business emissions?

Bioplanning can assist farmer's adapt to Climate Change by providing;

• Guidance Accessing Government Funds
• Farm Business Analysis and Financial Assessments
• Water and Energy Audits
• Action Planning
• Training and Advice

Climate Change Adjustment Program

The Climate Change Adjustment Program (CCAP) is funded by the Australian Government to provide assistance to eligible farmers in financial difficulty that are adversely impacted by climate change, including those experiencing hardship caused by drought, to obtain professional advice, adjustment training and assistance.

The CCAP will provide a grant of $5,500 to assist farm families to adjust their businesses to manage the impacts of climate change and to set goals and take action to improve their long term financial circumstances, either within or outside of agriculture.

• To be eligible for the grant, you must meet the eligibility criteria and pass an initial income and assets test administered by Centrelink. (See Quick Check List)

• Download Centrelink application form.

• If you pass the initial Centrelink income and assets test, Centrelink will provide you with a voucher and a form for a Farm Business Analysis and Financial Assessment, which you must undertake with a prescribed adviser.

• Following the Farm Business Analysis and Financial Assessment, you will be required to develop a Climate Change Action Plan, either with the assistance of a rural financial counsellor, or by yourself with the assistance of Centrelink.

Bioplanning can assist by;

• Providing a 'prescribed adviser' to undertake the Farm Business Analysis and Financial Assessment

• Assist with the development of a Climate Change Action Plan to identify relevant advice and training needs to mitigate the impacts of climate change.

Are you considering submitting an Eco-tender (also Bush or Carbon tender) applicaiton but are unsure about the value of your bid?

We can develop a budget and planned timeline which will ensure you account for all your project costs and will be satisfied with the outcome.

Do not commit yourself to a undervalued project. It will cost you time and money and be a stressful experience.

Get the support and advice you need.

For further information contact us.