Sustainability and Environment

Question #1

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I am aware of the industry environmental standards and legal requirements and the following best describes me.

I have never been exposed to this.
I prioritize environmental impact when completing farm tasks.
I follow SOPs and consider environmental impact.
I ensure team sustainably completes tasks, provide recommendations on environmental policies.
I apply industry standards, interpret on-farm data, seek external advice, and apply for funding to exceed requirements.
I set farm goals and meet all environmental legislative requirements. I report farming impact and standards to external parties as needed.

Question #2

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From my experience I am aware climate change can affect the farm business. The following statement best describes me.

I have never been exposed to this.
I understand climate change risks and follow farm plans under supervision.
I understand climate change risks and follow farm plans independently, report challenges and suggest possible methods to reduce risk.
I ensure all plans to reduce climate change risk are followed by teams, collect data on weather and suggest approaches to minimise risk.
I interpret trends in weather and climate to inform policies and procedures and prepare business cases for major changes and improvements.
I make short-, medium-, and long-term decisions and implement business strategy that considers climate change and incorporates risk relief policies.

Question #3

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When considering my workplace and farm energy management experience, below describes my duties accurately.

I have never been exposed to this.
My team encourages energy conservation mindset in my farm tasks.
I keep energy conservation in mind and maintain energy-efficient farm infrastructure. I report any issues for review.
I encourage energy conservation in team and respond promptly to energy "breakdowns." I collect data and recommend further energy-saving methods.
I recommend and implement energy-efficient farming practices, evaluate plans, and look for future energy-saving options under budget.
I model energy conservation in all farm practices, create and evaluate business issues on energy efficiency. I plan for equipment upgrades and generate external reports as required.

Question #4

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In my on-farm experience, my responsibilities regarding water quality and maintenance, the following describes me best.

I have never been exposed to this.
I support and use a water conservation mindset for on-farm tasks.
I use water-saving mindset, report waterway concerns on-farm.
I encourage conservation mindset, monitor water quality and supply, implement management plans.
I consistently model conservation behaviors, implement water plans, respond to water surplus or declining supply, seek external advice as needed.
I ensure team has environmental mindset, implement plans aligning financial, productivity, and environmental outcomes for positive impact.

Question #5

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In my experience with biodiversity conservation on farm, the following best describes me.

I implement on-farm tasks that improve appropriate animal and plant species.
I implement on-farm tasks to improve appropriate animal and plant species.
I encourage minimizing impact on biodiversity during on-farm tasks. I collect data and suggest new approaches to maximize biodiversity on-farm.
I model biodiversity conservation behaviors to my teams. I implement and evaluate plans to maintain appropriate animal and plant species and rehabilitate land after fire or flood.
I ensure environmental nurturing and land management in emissions, water quality, conservation, biodiversity and waste. I evaluate and align farm business plans for positive impact across all aspects of the farming system.