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Farming for the long term

Agricultural Sustainability

Sustainable farming balances the needs of animals, the environment and the people who depend on the farm for a living.

Several ostriches in a fenced paddock between young trees under a clear blue sky
Photograph supplied by the association
  1. 01

    Land

    Rotating paddocks and maintaining ground cover where possible helps limit erosion and mud.

  2. 02

    Water

    Clean, reliable water for the birds and careful management of run-off.

  3. 03

    Feed

    Reducing waste, storing feed properly and sourcing reliably.

  4. 04

    Manure

    Handling manure in line with environmental rules and, where appropriate, using it as a resource.

  5. 05

    Economic viability

    A farm can only care for animals well if it remains financially sound. Planning and realistic expectations matter.