Farm Animal Effluent Technical Advisory Group Summary Report

The objective of this report is to summarise the findings from the Farm Animal Effluent Technical Advisory Group workshops undertaken as part of the Freshwater Policy Review. It focuses on expert input into improving policy settings for effluent storage, land application, compliance, and implementation approaches. The report is intended to support the development of clearer, more practical regulatory standards for farm animal effluent management, including staged implementation, risk-based prioritisation, and improved integration with broader farm planning and freshwater management frameworks.