Publications
Both earlier Councils, the Australia New Zealand Environment and Conservation Council (ANZECC), Agriculture and Resource Management Council of Australia and New Zealand (ARMCANZ) and the Ministerial Council on Forestry, Fisheries and Aquaculture (MCFFA) and the existing Primary Industries Ministerial Council (PIMC) and Natural Resource Management Ministerial Council (NRMMC) have produced a wide range of publications. These publications come in various forms, in a wide range of formats and from a variety of sources. The list below provides access to publications produced by the two existing Councils as well as those produced by earlier Councils but relevant to the work of both PIMC and NRMMC.
- Reports/national standards/codes of practice
- National Water Quality Management Strategy documents
- Other water related documents
- Australian Journal of Experimental Agriculture
- Research databases (ARRIP, ABOA and Streamline)
- Records and resolutions of recent Ministerial Council meetings
- Other publications (mainly national strategies)
Reports/national standards/codes of practice
A number of Standards and Codes of Practice relating to the primary industries sector have been prepared after extensive consultation with Australian/State/Territory government agencies as well as with industry and animal welfare groups. The Standards and Codes have been endorsed by Ministers who together comprise the Primary Industries Ministerial Council (PIMC) or its predecessor Councils, the Agriculture and Resource Management Council of Australia and New Zealand (ARMCANZ) and the Australian Agriculture Council.
These documents are available at CSIRO Publishing including in a free, electronic download form.
A number of earlier Codes of Practice relating to transport of livestock are either still current or have been partially superseded by more recently published codes relating in particular to land transport of cattle, horses, pigs and poultry (available through CSIRO Publishing). The original codes are available below as free downloads.
- Road Transport of Livestock (1983) - PDF 2.1MB
- Rail Transport of Livestock (1983) - PDF 1.2MB
- Sea Transport of Livestock (1987) - PDF 1.08MB
- Air Transport of Livestock (1986) - PDF 2.1MB
National Water Quality Management Strategy documents
In addition, ARMCANZ and ANZECC published the National Water Quality Management Strategy series which aims to achieve the sustainable use of Australia's water resources by protecting and enhancing their quality, while maintaining their economic and social development. The Strategy consists of a series of policy documents and guidelines which will help water authorities, environment protection agencies, catchment managers and local communities to manage the quality of the nation's water resources in a sustainable way.
Other water related documents
Other publications still in print are detailed below. These publications are free and are categorised as follows:
Most of these documents are available from the Secretariat
Australian Journal of Experimental Agriculture
The Australian Journal of Experimental Agriculture publishes original research into applied agriculture including animal production, animal-plant interactions, pasture and fodder crops, field crops and horticulture.The Journal also publishes reviews, negative evidence, records, descriptions of new cultivars, comments and replies, and papers about techniques and equipment. The Journal is published by CSIRO Publishing.
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Primary Industries and NRM Standing Committees contribute to the funding of three databases: the Australian Bibliography of Agriculture (ABOA), the Australian Rural Research in Progress (ARRIP) and Streamline. These databases contain details and abstracts of the published agricultural and natural resources literature and records of research in progress and recently completed research.
ARRIP: Australian Rural Research in Progress
(6,000+ records. 1,500 records added annually) Contains information on current and recently completed research projects being undertaken in Australia on all aspects of agriculture, land resources, fisheries, horticulture, water resources, soil sciences, conservation, vegetation, forestry, ecology and environment. Each project provides contact details for the researcher/s undertaking the project, a description of the aims, methodology and status of the project and sponsorship details.
ABOA: Australian Bibliography of Agriculture
(85,000 + records from 1941 to date. 3,000 new records added annually) Covers all aspects of animal, crop and pasture production; plant breeding; post harvest handling; horticulture; veterinary sciences; rural economics; rural extension, education and training; forestry including agroforestry and farm forestry; fisheries and aquaculture; food technology and human nutrition; agricultural systems and farm management; and sustainable agriculture. Information published by the State Departments of agriculture/primary industries are comprehensively covered.
Streamline
The companion database to ABOA and ARRIP, Streamline, provides bibliographic information and abstracts on all aspects of land, vegetation and water resources and the sustainable development of water resources including urban water, wastewater and irrigation.
Records and resolutions of council meetings
Record and resolutions of NRM meetings
- NRMMC 11 - 23 November 2006 PDF (1645 KB)
- NRMMC 10 - 21 April 2006 PDF (1035 KB)
- NRMMC 9 - 27 October 2005 PDF (1765 KB)
Record and resolutions of PI meetings
- PIMC 11 - 23 November 2006 PDF (846 KB)
- PIMC 10 - 20 April 2006 PDF (1146 KB)
- PIMC 9 - 26 October 2005 PDF (1356 KB)
Other publications
National Cadmium Minimisation Strategy for Agriculture (PDF 404kb): Cadmium is a naturally-occurring toxic heavy metal that may cause health problems in people exposed to high concentrations over a long period. It accumulates in the body and can cause kidney problems later in life. Australia is taking steps to ensure levels of cadmium in agricultural soils, fertiliser and farm produce are kept within safe limits. The Standing Committee on Agriculture and Resource Management commissioned the National Cadmium Minimisation Strategy for Agriculture to ensure that Australia maintains safe levels of cadmium in its agricultural soils and diet. Dr Mike McLaughlin has been appointed as National Cadmium Co-ordinator to oversee the strategy, which has the backing of the Australian/State/Territory governments, CSIRO, the National Farmers' Federation, the Fertilizer Industry Federation of Australia, Grains Research and Development Corporation and the Horticulture Research and Development Corporation. Dr McLaughlin can be contacted on phone (08) 8303 8433 or by e-mail mike.mclaughlin@adl.clw.csiro.au
Future Strategic Directions for the Management of Dryland Salinity: In the context of developing a national policy for natural resource management (March 2000) (PDF 132kb): This report presents a review of current approaches and achievements in dryland salinity management and some key principles and recommended approaches from which governments can draw in developing their policy responses to dryland salinity.
Management of Coastal Acid Sulfate Soils - A National Strategy (August 1999) (PDF 4.52MB): Acid sulfate soils are widely distributed around the Australian coastline. Poorly managed, they can produce enormous quantities of sulfuric acid with serious impacts on water quality, aquatic systems, urban infrastructure and primary industries such as fisheries, aquaculture and agriculture. This Strategy provides a framework for governments, industry and the community to manage development on these soils. It seeks an integrated and coordinated approach to management. It also provides general background about the impacts of acid drainage water. Comments or further information to John Williams, NSW Agriculture on phone (02) 6626 1340 or email john.williams@agric.nsw.gov.au.
National Principles and Guidelines for Rangeland Management (April 1999) (PDF 433kb): The Principles and Guidelines bring together diverse interests in industry and the environment, and also reflect community issues. The focus of the document is on sustainable management of Australia's rangelands which represent some of our most sensitive ecosystems and support diverse industries and communities, including Australia's important pastoral industries. It identifies a need for rangeland communities to develop regional strategies which address the full range of social, cultural, aesthetic, economic and environmental issues they face. Copies can be obtained by ringing 1800 803 772.
A Vision for Change: National Plan for Women in Agriculture and Resource Management (July 1998) (PDF 148kb): The National Plan was developed by the Australian Government - State Rural Women's Working Group for the Standing Committee on Agriculture and Resource Management (SCARM), which comprises Australian/State/Territory departments involved in agriculture and resource management. Launched on 5 November 1998, the Plan provides guidelines for organisations on "best practice" methods of supporting and recognising the work value of women in agriculture and resource management, and outlines the economic imperatives for doing so. It contains about 70 strategies and case studies to assist organisations to value, uphold and utilise the diverse skills and experience of rural women. For further information or copies of "A Vision for Change" contact ruralwomen@daff.gov.au.
A Vision for Change: National Plan for Women in Agriculture and Resource Management: Second Annual Implementation Report 1999-2000 (July 2001) (PDF 418kb): The Second Implementation Report builds on the data collection begun with the First Implementation Report and provides data for the 1999/2000 financial year and also comparison data from the first report. The report also extends the baseline by including data from agencies in addition to those included in the First Implementation Report.
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