Indoor pig production

Anyone keeping pigs for commercial purposes in Australia needs local council and environmental regulator approval. As requirements vary between states, anyone looking to start a new piggery or expand an existing one should confirm planning and regulatory requirements with their local council, state Department of Agriculture and/or contact their state EPA before undertaking any significant work. The State Planning and Environmental Approvals Guide provides a starting point for this process.

The NEGIP cover two key stages of environmental management for indoor piggeries: siting and design, and management. These complementary guides (NEGIP – SD and NEGIP – M) provide a complete framework to support producers from the very early stages of planning through to ongoing everyday management.  

1. Siting and Design (NEGIP-SD)

   The NEGIP-SD provides advice to support businesses and regulators with planning, siting and designing of new sites and for expansions or renovations on existing indoor piggeries. Careful planning for a new or changed site right at the beginning can help build in sustainability for ongoing operation. This includes considering siting, size, design, construction, management and operation, in a way that ensures all aspects of the environment are protected.  

2. Management – NEGIP-M
   
   The NEGIP-M consolidates a range of environmental management resources into a single, science-based guide, incorporating the latest research outcomes, along with updates reflecting recent regulatory changes. The guide has been created to support businesses to consistently meet their General Environmental Duty (GED) while maintaining efficient and sustainable production on a day-to-day basis. It includes information on resource efficiencies, improving feed management, optimising shed operations and maintenance, and the management and reuse of liquid effluent and manure.