Elements and Performance Criteria
- Develop a plan for strategic and sustainable use of water on the farm
- Determine the feasibility of trading water on the short term profitability of the farm and the long term implications
- Contact the authorities to determine rules and regulations for the trading and use of water
- Investigate the availability of different classes of water and the regulations for its use and select suitable crops for each class
- Select appropriate recycling options in the whole farm plan
- Analyse purification options on the basis of their merits and suitability for the environment and the enterprise
- Evaluate information from water management specialists and incorporate in relevant aspects of water management
- Review options, develop and implement strategies to use water efficiently by computer controlled irrigation systems and remote operation
- Design a water supply and management system for the farm
- Develop and implement a plan to protect watercourses and water quality on the farm
- Develop a strategy to protect the areas susceptible to degradation and contamination
- Identify the environmental implication of water use and run off
- Work with community groups to plan a strategy for water quality improvement in the district
- Develop a strategy to improve the biodiversity of water storage areas and watercourses