Policy & Planning agenda August 2018
grazing to minimise losses from critical source areas. EFFLUENT 16. Ensure the effluent system meets industry specific Code of Practice or equivalent standard. 17. Have sufficient, suitable storage available for farm effluent and wastewater. 18. Ensure equipment for spreading effluent and other organic manures is well maintained and calibrated. 19. Apply effluent to pasture and crops at depths, rates and times to match plant requirements and minimise risk to water bodies.