Getting started
Below are some simple steps to ensure you're on the right track to completing your freshwater farm plan.
Check whether you need a freshwater farm plan and check the final submission date for your area.
Select how you would like to complete your freshwater farm plan:
You can do this in the following ways:
- Through an industry programme
- Engage a certifier, advisor, or consultant
- Update your existing farm plan to meet the requirements
- Create your own freshwater farm plan that meets the requirements.
Develop your freshwater farm plan.
When developing your freshwater farm plan, consider the process below:
Submit your freshwater farm plan to a certifier from our approved list before the final certification date for your area.
More information
Below are some helpful guides and information for beginning your freshwater farm plan:
Guidance for Developing a freshwater farm plan
A farm operator's guide to freshwater farm plan mapping
Freshwater farm plan implementation advice
Arable and vegetable production land use - a farm operator's guide to writing a freshwater farm plan
Dairy land use - a farm operator's guide to writing a freshwater farm plan
Pastoral land use - a farm operator's guide to writing a freshwater farm plan
Permanent tree and vine crops land use - a farm operator's guide to writing a freshwater farm plan
Freshwater Farm Plans
Freshwater farm plans are a practical way for farmers and growers to identify, manage and reduce the impact of farming on the freshwater environment.
Freshwater farm plan FAQs
Find answers to frequently asked questions (FAQs) regarding freshwater farm plans.
Certification and auditing
National training will be provided by Government-owned assurance scheme provider AssureQuality to new freshwater farm plan certifiers and auditors.
