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discrepancy between the profile detailed in the borelogs and that observed during construction shall be referred to Global Testing for immediate attention.
INVESTIGATION DETAILS
The investigation carried out at the site included machine angered boreholes up to 2000mm depth and a series of three permeability test pits located as shown on the attached site report. All testing carried out was in accordance with Australian Standard 1547 - 1994 'Disposal Systems for effluent from Domestic Premises'.
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TEST RESULTS A.ND CONCLUSIONS
Test No. ( Water i I Fall Rate(min 125mm) Soil Slope Setback Distance (m) Longterm Beavers
Permeability( Acceptance Gardner
based on test . (m/m) Rate Setback
results) ! (Um2.day) Distance
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PT2 ! 500 0.01
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Average 417 0.01 .10 50* 5 ! 0.2m
*Minimum setback distance from a watercourse according to Noosa Council Polic.y
The long-term Acceptance rate of 5 litres/square metres/day was calculated from the above
results.
Noosa Council policy specifies a soil permeability range of between 0.09and 0.6 metres/day for satisfactory use of absorption trenches.The average penneability rate achieved during testing is not within these limits.
Therefore,it is concluded that the use of standard absorption trenches are not acceptable.
RECOMMENDATIONS
The Long-tenn Acceptance rate of 5 l/m2/d be adopted
The site be provided with an "Envirotech Aerobic Sand Filter" 'passive aerobic treatment system or an equivalent system, to Councils approval in lieu of a septic tank.
The disposal system be by either;-# Evapotranspirarion beds as per AS1547;or # Above ground mound disposal system as per Qld Water Resourses Commision Guidelines.
The disposal area should be located in the vicinity of PT l,PT 2 and PT 3 as per
attatched site plan.
AU set-back distances as required by the local authority shall be met;
Stormwater run-off including roofwater from buildings shall be diverted around and away from the disposal area Imported fill may be required should there be insufficient soil available for the design of the disposru system.
Yours Faithfully,
Michael S. Pinkney (Laboratory Manager)
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DriUing Method: Jacro 105 75mm Diameter Borehole No: 3
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PROJECT: Proposed House
Lot 394 Kabi Rd
AUTHORIZED BY: DATE TESTED: JOB NO:
Barry Broadhurst 26/03/99
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Cootbaraba.
Drilling Method: Jacro 105 75mm Diameter Borehole No: 4
Depth (m) Description PENET. (blows per 100mm) Comments
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Test Locality Plan
LEGEND BH - Borehole Location PN - Dynamic Cone Penetrometer Location PT - Percolation Test
' .. To Kabi Road 20 , BH2 PT4 o N2 ... 15---.r r-5-.t 15 \0%Slope fBH1 PN1 8 PT1 65 56 PT2 \ BH3/ 10 \ I 10 PT3 15 '' H4 !10 To intermittent watarcourse Not to Scale
Note: Any dimensions. contours. slope directions and magnitudes shown on the plan shall not be used for any building construction or costing calculations. The purpose of the plan is to show the approximate location of the field tests only. Ali dimensions in metres UNO .
Rena Merchant Proposed House
Lot 394 Kabi Road, Cootharaba Test Locality Plan - 99/0038.TLPl
Version: 1, Version Date: 03/12/2021
Land resources and agricultural suitability of part of
Lot 394 on MCH371117
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Lot 7 on RP216403
at Kabi Road, Cootharaba
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Introduction
This report describes the land resources and agricultural suitability of part of Lot 394 on MCH37 l1 l7 and part of Lot 7 on RP216403 in the Parish ofNoosa. The two lots are situated approximately 20 km north of Tewantin at Kabi Road off Cootharaba Road via Boreen Point. An application for an Organic Integrated Permaculture Orchard and 18 Hole Par 3 Golf Course complex on part of these lots has been lodged with Noosa Council. The permaculture orchard and golf course are to be developed on part of Lot 394 on MCH371117 that has already been cleared. A maintenance shed, packing shed, hot houses, soil bins, tennis courts, and overflow parking are to be located on the northeastern comer of Lot 7 on RP216403.
Only the soils and topography over the part that is to be developed have been mapped and described for the purpose of this report. The remaining parts with standing native vegetation have not been surveyed. The land resource information was used as a basis for assessing the land suitability for growing horticultural crops and sugar cane. The agricultural suitability assessment was then used to determine Agricultural Land Classes for the purpose of identifying Good Quality Agricultural Land under State Planning Policy 1/92. Finally the merits of protecting any Good Quality Agricultural Land on the subject land have been discussed in relation to surrounding land uses and whether the proposed development permanently alienates the land from future agricultural use.
Methodology
Detailed soil and land descriptions were recorded at 3 sites using the standard terminology of the Australian Soil and Land Survey Field Handbook (McDonald et al. 1990). A further 6 sites were inspected and used as check sites to verify soil characteristics and distribution. The 9 site inspections represent a survey intensity of 1 site per 3.5 ha. All field inspection sites were selected to represent the range of topographic and landscape positions across the proposed area of_development. The site information was used to identify and describe the dominant land types present on the site. Topographic information and colour air photographs were used to map the distribution of each land type.
The agricultural suitability of the various land types was assessed using a 5-class classification scheme devised by the Department of Primary Industries (Land Resources Branch staff 1990). Criteria used for assessing suitability for sugar cane were adapted from a Department of Primary Industries (DPI) land use study of Moreton sugar mill (Capelin 1983) and the criteria used for assessing horticultural suitability were taken from Appendix 4 of Noosa Council's report titled "Geology and Soils of Noosa Shire" (Shields 1995).
Good Quality Agricultural Land was identified using Queensland Government guidelines (Anonymous 1993).
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Land resources
The eastern half of the site is dominated by a broad undulating rise that has an east-west alignment. The rise is relatively flat-topped with slopes on the crests and upper slopes varying between l and 3%. The mid and lower slopes are steeper with slopes of 4 to 9%.
The western half consists of two rounded rises with slopes varying between 3 and 9%. A narrow valley flat extends along the northern edge of the rises.
Three soil groups have been identified on the site. The three groups have distinguishing characteristics that match soil groups described during the soil survey of Noosa Shire (Shields 1995) and have been given identical names. The three soil groups are briefly described in Table l. Their distribution is shown on Map l.
Loamy red and yellow podzolics occur on the crests, upper slopes and mid slopes of the broad undulating rise in the east. The podzolics have 20-30 cm thick loamy surface and subsurface layers that abruptly overlie mottled red, brown, grey and yellow clay subsoils. Bedrock may occur below 90 cm depth.
Sandy red and yellow podzolics occupy the rounded rises in the west. These soils have 20-30 cm thick sandy surface and subsurface layers that abruptly overlie mottled red, grey and yellow clay subsoils. Bedrock may occur 90 cm below the surface but is generally deeper.
Mottled yellow and gleyed podzolics occur on the lower slopes of the rises and on the narrow valley flat. They have 10-25 cm sandy to loamy surface and subsurface layers a ruptly overlying mottled grey, brown, yellow and red sandy clay subsoils.
All three soil groups have profile features that indicate seasonal waterlogging in the clay subsoil. The development of gleyed colours (indicating waterlogging) is greatest in the clay subsoils of the Mottled yellow and gleyed podzolics.
All three soil groups have an acid surface, subsurface and clay subsoil. Acidity is strong in the deep subsoils of the Sandy red and yellow podzolics and Mottled yellow and gleyed podzolics indicating nutrient toxicity problems may be encountered with deep rooting crops in these soils.
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Table 1 S01·1 groups present on-site
Soil group Brief description . Area
(ha) (%)
Cres( upper and mid slopes of rises, 1-9% slopes
Loamy red and yellow podzolics Sandy clay loam to clay loam surface and subsurface layers, 20-30 cm thick, overlying red, brown, yellow and grey clay subsoils with acid pH; bedrock occurs below 90 cm depth 7.8 25.2
Sandy red and yellow podzolics Loamy sand to sandy loam surface and subsurface layers, 20- 30 cm thick, overlying mottled red, yellow and grey clay subsoils with strongly acid pH; bedrock occurs below 90 cm depth 4.4 14.2
Lower and mid slopes of rises and narrow valley flats, 4-9% slopes
Mottled yellow and gleyed podzolics Sandy loam to sandy clay loam surface and subsurface layers, I 0-25 cm thick, overlying mottled grey, brown, yellow and red sandy clay subsoils with strongly acid pH 18.7 60.5
Total 30.9 100.0
Current land use
The proposed development area has been used for beef cattle grazing of native and improved pastures.
The neighbouring land to the east, west and south is used for rural living. A plantation forest of pine trees forms the northern boundary. There is no evidence of commercial agriculture within 2.5 km of the subject land. Sugar cane is grown along Kimmond Creek Road, approximately 3.5 km to the north, and on Junction Road approximately 2.5 km to the south.
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Map 1. Soils within the proposed development area
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CJ Suitable - sugar cane; suitable - tree crops; suitable/marginal - small crops Suitable - sugar cane; suitable - tree crops; suitable/unsuitable - small crops
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Agricultural suitability
The agricultural suitability of the three soil groups is shown in Table 2. The overall land suitability for agriculture is shown on Map 2.
Horticulture
Using criteria published in the geology and soils report for the Shire (Shields 1995), the Loamy red and yellow podzolics have the following limitations to horticultural production:
minor water availability limitation for annual small crops;
moderate soil depth limitation for tree crops;
minor to severe erosion limitation for annual small crops, negligible to moderate erosion limitation for tree and large vine crops;
minor wetness limitation for tree and large vine crops that are sensitive to waterlogging.
Overall, these soils are suitable for growing annual small crops on slopes below 6% (Suitability class 2 to 3), marginal for annual small crops on slopes above 6% (Class 4) and suitable for growing tree and large vine crops on all slopes (Class 3).
The Sandy red and yellow podzolics have the following limitations to horticultural production:
severe water availability limitation for annual small crops, moderate water availability limitation for tree and large vine crops;
moderate soil depth limitation for tree crops;
minor limitation due to the soil physical condition of the soil surface for annual small crops; severe to extreme erosion limitation for annual small crops, minor to moderate erosion limitation for tree and large vine crops;
minor wetness limitation for tree and large vine crops that are sen_sitive to waterlogging.
Overall, these soils are marginal for irrigating annual small crops on slopes below 6% (Class 4), unsuitable for this purpose on slopes above 6% (Class 5) and suitable for irrigating tree and large vine crops on all slopes (Class 3).
The Mottled yellow and gleyed podzolics have the following limitations to horticultural production:
severe water availability limitation for annual small crops, moderate water availability limitation for tree and large vine crops;
minor limitation due to the soil physical condition of the soil surface for annual small crops;
severe to extreme erosion limitation for annual small crops, minor to moderate erosion limitation for tree and large vine crops on slopes above 1%;
extreme wetness limitation for tree and large vine crops that are sensitive to waterlogging, a severe wetness limitation for all other tree crops and a moderate wetness limitation for annual small crops.
Overall, they are marginal for growing annual small crops on slopes below 6% (Class 4) and unsuitable for this purpose on slopes above 6% (Class 5). They are unsuitable for growing tree and large vine crops that are sensitive to waterlogging (Class 5) and marginal for other tree and large vine crops on all slopes (Class 4).
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Table 2 A.g. ncu tura s.mtab1T1ty of the soi groups
Soil group -- Suitability for -
Annual small crops Trees and large vines sensitive to waterlogging Other trees and large vines Sugar cane
Loamy red and yellow podzolics Suitable, <6% slopes Marginal, >6% slopes Suitable Suitable Suitable
Sandy red and yellow podzolics Marginal, <6% slopes Unsuitable, >6% slopes Suitable Suitable Suitable
Mottled yellow and gleyed podzolics Marginal, <6% slopes Unsuitable, >6% slopes Unsuitable Marginal Suitable
Sugar cane
The classification scheme devised for Moreton Mill cane lands indicates both the Loamy red and yellow podzolics and Sandy red and yellow podzolics have the following limitations to production of sugar cane:
minor to moderate erosion limitation;
minor wetness limitation.
Overall these soils are suitable for growing sugar cane (Suitability class 2 to 3).
The Mottled yellow and gleyed podzolics have either a negligible (<2% slopes) or minor to moderate erosion limitation (slopes >2%) and a moderate wetness limitation. Overall, they are also suitable for growing sugar cane (Class 3).
Good Quality Agricultural Land
The Planning Guidelines for the Identification of Good Quality Agricultural Land define four classes of agricultural land for Queensland. Land is placed in these Agricultural Land Classes on the basis of their suitability for growing crops that are relevant to a particular area.
Land classified as suitable for growing at least one crop (Classes 1-3) belongs in Agricultural Land Class A - Crop Land. Land assessed as marginal for all crops (Class 4) belongs in Agricultural Land Class B - Limited crop land whereas land that is unsuitable for cropping (Class 5) belongs in either Agricultural Land Class C (Pasture land) or Agricultural Land Class D (Non-agricultural land).
All three soil groups are suitable for growing sugar cane and at least one other crop group. However, the Mottled yellow and gleyed podzolics are unsuitable for trees and large vines that are sensitive to waterlogging and marginal for all other forms of horticulture. Maintaining these soils in horticultural production will require intensive drainage works and the cost of implementing and maintaining such works may outweigh any production benefits.
If sugar cane is considered to be a significant crop for Noosa Shire all three soil groups belong in Agricultural Land Class A. Disregarding sugar cane as a significant crop, the Loamy red and yellow podzolics and Sandy red and yellow podzolics belong in Agricultural Land Class A but the Mottled yellow and gleyed podzolics fall into Agricultural Land Class B.
IAgricultural Land Class A forms Good Quality Agricultural Land and all three soil groups constitute
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GQAL if sugar cane is considered to be a significant crop for the Shire. Disregarding sugar cane as a significant crop, the Loamy red and yellow podzolics and Sandy red and yellow podzolics constitute Good Quality Agricultural Land but there is strong evidence for excluding the Mottled yellow and gleyed podzolics, in Agricultural Land Class B, from Good Quality Agricultural Land.
Protection of Good Quality Agricultural Land
The purpose of State Planing Policy 1/92 is to ensure that Good Quality Agricultural Land (GQAL) is conserved through planning activities and decisions of local authorities, State government and the Planning and Environment Court.
GQAL warrants protection from any form of development that will alienate the land from future agricultural use. Alienation can occur as the result of rezoning to nonagricultural use and/or subdivision into unviable lot sizes.
Good Quality Agricultural Land may not warrant protection if the land is too small to be viable on its own and is isolated from other agricultural areas or is surrounded by urban land uses such that will result in significant conflict.
Farm size and viability
The proposed development area covers approximately 30.9 ha of which the entire area is suitable for growing sugar cane although only 12.2 ha are suitable for horticultural tree crops and annual small crops. A sugar cane farm needs to be at least 75 ha in size to be viable under the current social, economic and technological conditions. The proposed development area is much smaller and could only be effectively used for growing sugar cane iffarmed in conjunction with other nearby suitable land. The closest land currently growing sugar cane is 3.5 km to the north and 2.5 km to the south. Both existing cane land areas are too far away to be combined with the proposed development area in one farming operation. The proposed development area could only be used as part of a viable sugar cane farm if it was developed in conjunction with other suitable land in close proximity.
The 12.2 ha that are suitable for horticultural tree crops and annual small crops represent slightly less than the minimum 15-20 ha size required to form a viable horticultural farm. The proposed development area could only be used as part of a viable horticulture farm if it was developed in conjunction with other suitable land in close proximity.
The Planning Guidelines state that land protected as GQAL should have long term prospects for agricultural use. Irrigation is essential for commercial horticulture and, according to the Department of Primary Industries (Carr 1986), 15 ha of annual small crops would require at least 45 ML of irrigation water per year. Groundwater in the Cootharaba area is of variable quantity and generally poor quality and it is unlikely that the small drainage line running along the northern boundary of the subject land would have sufficient catchment to reliably provide 45 ML of annual water storage. Development of this area for commercial horticulture is unlikely.
Thus, long term agricultural prospects for the subject land are based principally on future expansion of the sugar industry in this area. The subject land will only be attractive for cane farmers during an expansion if it is developed in conjunction with nearby areas.
Current land use designation
IThe Noosa Strategic Plan currently designates the proposed development area as both Rural and as an Agricultural Land Conservation Area. This combination indicates that the subject land has been strategically assessed as having significant agricultural value and low environmental significance.
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Although the proposed development represents a material change of use according to the Integrated Planning Act 1997, it does not necessarily represent a use that excludes other agricultural use in the future.
Construction of the golf course will include development of fairways, greens and tees. The fairways do not represent a significant form of land disturbance and are simply native pastures mown to maintain a low sward height. The relatively small areas of greens and tees are to be constructed either by raising flat-topped mounds of soil or by shallow scraping and topsoiling the scraped areas. In either situation the proportion of land to be disturbed is very small. Converting the proposed development area for sugar cane production will require minor landscaping regardless of the presence of tees and greens as wetness is a significant limitation to growing sugar cane on these soils and will necessitate drainage works.
Therefore, using the land for permaculture and a golf course does not alienate it from future agricultural use.
Development of infrastructure associated with non-agricultural activities, such as a clubhouse, parking areas and tennis courts, will result in the alienation of these very small areas.
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Conclusions
Three soil groups have been identified on the site. Loamy red and yellow podzolics occur on 7.8 ha of crests, upper slopes and mid slopes of the broad undulating rise in the east. Sandy red and yellow podzolics occupy 4.4 ha on the rounded rises in the west. Mottled yellow and gleyed podzolics occur on 18.7 ha oflower slopes of the rises and on the narrow valley flat. All three soil groups are suitable for growing sugar cane (Suitability class 2 to 3). The Loamy red and yellow podzolics are also suitable for horticultural production except on slopes above 6%. The Sandy red and yellow podzolics are suitable for tree crops and large vines but marginal to unsuitable for annual small crops and the Mottled yellow and gleyed podzolics are marginal to unsuitable for all forms of horticultural production.
All three soil groups constitute Good Quality Agricultural Land if sugar cane is considered to be a significant crop within Noosa Shire. Disregarding sugar cane as a significant crop, the Loamy red and yellow podzolics and Sandy red and yellow podzolics constitute GQAL but there is strong evidence for excluding the Mottled yellow and gleyed podzolics from Good Quality Agricultural Land.
The Planning Guidelines state that land protected as GQAL should have long term prospects for agricultural use. Irrigation is essential for commercial horticulture but groundwater in the Cootharaba area is of variable quantity and generally poor quality and it is unlikely that the small drainage line running along the northern boundary of the subject land would have sufficient catchment to reliably provide sufficient water for irrigation. Development of this area for commercial horticulture is unlikely.
Long term agricultural prospects for the subject land are based principally on future expansion of the sugar industry in this area. The subject land will only be attractive for cane farmers during an expansion if it is developed in conjunction with other suitable areas in close proximity.
Although the proposed development represents a material change of use according to the Integrated Planning Act 1997, using the land for permaculture and a golf course does not alienate it from future agricultural use.
Alienation will only occur with the development of the few very small areas for infrastructure associated with non-agricultural activities such as a clubhouse, parking areas and tennis courts.
References
Anonymous (1993), Planning guidelines: The identification of Good Quality Agricultural Land, Queensland Department of Primary Industries and Department of Housing, Local Government and Planning.
Capelin, M.A. ( 1979), Moreton mill area, a sugar cane land suitability study, Queensland Department of Primary Industries Division of Land Utilisation Technical Bulletin Number 37.
Carr, Allan (1986), Buying the farm for horticulture, site it right, Queensland Department of Primary Industries Information Series QI86016.
Isbell, R.F. (1996), The Australian soil classification, CSIRO Australia.
McDonald, R.C., Isbell, R.F., Speight, J.G., Walker, J. and Hopkins, M.S. (1990), Australian soil and land survey field handbook, second edition, lnkata Press.
IShields, P.G. (1995), Geology and soils of Noosa Shire, A Planning Scheme Review project, Noosa Council.
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Annex A
Description of representative profiles
The soils are described using standard tenninology in the second edition of the Australian Soil and land survey field handbook (McDonald et al. 1990).
For ease of communication the standard horizon nomenclature used in this annex is simplified for use elsewhere in the report:
Al, Al 1 and A12 horizons are referred to as surface layers;
A2 horizons are referred to as subsurface;
B2 horizons are referred to as subsoil, B21 as upper subsoil, B22, B23 and so on as lower subsoil.
Soil classification is according to the scheme of Isbell (1996).
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Soil group: Loamy red and yellow podzolics
Site:
Soil Classification: Site disturbance: Landform pattern: Slope:
Type of soil observation:
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Red Chromosol
Completely cleared, native pastures with some introduced species Rises
Upper slope, 1-2% Auger boring
Condition of surface soil when dry: Hard setting
Horizon Ap
Depth (cm) 0-5
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Recent fill from land shaping works; sandy clay texture; Abrupt boundary to -
Al 5-22
A2 22-27
B21 27-40
B22 40-90
B3 90-95
R 95
Brown (7.5YR 4/4 moist); clay loam, sandy; moderate 2-5mm subangular blocky structure; no coarse fragments; no segregations; firm consistence (moderately moist); field pH 5.5; Clear boundary to -
Brown (l0YR 5/4 moist); clay loam, sandy; moderate 2-5mm block')' structure; common 6-20 mm diameter subangular sandstone gravel; no segregations; firm consistence (moderat ly moist); field pH 5.5; Abrupt boundary to -
Red (5YR 4/4 moist); few fine distinct yellow mottles; medium clay; moderate blocky structure; very few 6-20 mm diameter subangular sandstone gravel; no segregations; very firm consistence (moderately moist); field pH 5.5; Clear boundary to -
Mottled brown (7.5YR 4/4 moist), red (l0R 4/6 moist) and grey (l0YR 7/1 moist); heavy clay; moderate blocky structure; very few 6- 20 mm diameter subangular sandstone gravel; no segregations; very firm consistence (moderately moist); field pH 5.5; Clear boundary to -
Mottled grey (l0YR 7/1 moist) and brown (7.5YR 4/4 moist); few fine distinct red mottles; heavy clay; moderate blocky structure; common 6-20 mm dian1eter subangular sandstone gravel; no segregations; very firm consistence (moist); field pH 5.5.
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Site: 2
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Red Chromosol
Completely cleared, native pastures with some introduced species Rises
Crest, 1% slope Shallow pit, 60 cm deep
Condition of surface soil when dry: Hard setting
Horizon Al
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Description
Grey (7.5YR 4/2 moist); clay loam, sandy; moderate 2-5mrn subangular blocky structure; no coarse fragments; no segregations; finn consistence (moderately moist); field pH 5.5; Clear boundary to -
A2 20-30
B21 30-37
B22 37-60+
Brown (l0YR 5/4 moist); clay loam, sandy; moderate 2-5mrn blocky structure; common 6-20 mm diameter subangular sandstone gravel; no segregations; finn consistence (moderately moist); field pH 5.5; Abrupt boundary to -
Red (5YR 4/4 moist); few fine distinct rellow mottles; medium clay; moderate blocky structure; very few 6-20 mm diameter subangular sandstone gravel; no segregations; very finn consistence (moderately moist); field pH 5.5; Clear boundary to -
Mottled brown (7.5YR 4/4 moist), red (l0R 4/6 moist) and grey (l0YR 7/1 moist); heavy clay; moderate blocky structure; very few 6- 20 mm diameter subangular sandstone gravel; no segregations; very finn consistence (moderately moist); field pH 5.5; Clear boundary to -
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Site: 3
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Brown Kurosol
Completely cleared, land shaping has been carried out Rises
Lower slope, 4-5% Auger boring
Condition of surface soil when di)': Hard setting
Horizon Al
Depth (cm) 0-5
Description
Brown (7.5YR 4/3 moist); sandy clay loam; moderate 2-5mm subangular blocky structure; very few 6-20 mm diameter subangular sandstone gravel; no segregations; firm consistence (moderately moist); field pH 5.5; Abrupt boundary to -
A2 5-7
B21 7-25
B22 25-40
B23 40-60
B24 60-85
B25 85-110+
Brown (lOYR 5/4 moist); sandy clay loam; weak 2-5mm blocky structure; very few 6-20 mm diameter subangular sandstone gravel; no segregations; firm consistence (moderately moist); field pH 5.5; Clear boundary to -
Brown (lOYR 5/3 and 5/6 moist); light medium clay; moderate blocky structure; few 2-6 mm diameter subangular sandstone gravel; very few fine manganese nodules; very firm consistence (moderately moist); field pH 5; Gradual boundary to -
Mottled grey (lOYR 6/3 moist) and brown (lOYR 5/6 moist); few fine distinct red mottles; light medium clay; moderate blocky structure; very few 2-6 mm diameter subangular sandstone gravel; very few fine manganese nodules; very firm consistence (moist); field pH 5; Gradual boundary to -
Mottled yellow (lOYR 6/4 moist) and red (2.5YR 4/6 moist); medium clay; moderate blocky structure; very few 2-6 mm diameter subangular sandstone gravel; no segregations; very firm consistence (moist); field pH 5.5; Gradual boundary to -
Mottled red (lOR 4/6 moist), yellow (lOYR 6/4 moist) and grey (lOYR 7/1 moist); medium heavy clay; moderate blocky structure; very few 2-6 mm diameter subangular sandstone gravel; no segregations; field pH 4.5; Gradual boundary to -
Mottled red (lOR 4/6 moist) and grey (N 7/0 moist); heavy clay; moderate blocky structure; no coarse fragments; no segregations; strong consistence (moderately moist); field pH 4.5.
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Soil group: Mottled yellow and gleyed podzolics
Site: 4
Soil Classification: Site_disturbance: Landform pattern: Slope:
Type of soil observation: Profile morphology:
Yellow Kurosol
Completely cleared, native pastures with some introduced species Rises
Lower slope, 6-9% Shallow pit, 65 cm deep
Same as site 3 except whole coloured yellow clay below the Al and A2 horizons extending to 60 cm depth then mottled grey, brown and yellow clay below.
Soil group: Mottled yellow and gleyed podzolics
Site: 5
Soil Classification: Site disturbance: Landform pattern: Slope:
Type of soil observation:
Brown Chromosol
Completely cleared, native pastures with some introduced species Rises
Mid slope, 3-4% Shallow pit, 60 cm deep
Profile morphology:
-
Same as site 3 except mottled grey (l0YR 6/3 moist) and brown
(l0YR 4/4 moist) clay below the Al and A2 horizons and extending to at least 60 cm depth.
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A,,0 MANAGDm'IT PTT. LTD. October 1998
Soil group: Sandy red and yellow podzolics
Site: 6
Soil Classification: Site disturbance: Landform pattern: Slope:
Type of soil observation: Profile morphology:
Grey Kurosol
Completely cleared, native pastures with some introduced species Rises
Upper slope, 7-8%
Existing vertical exposure
Condition of surface soil when dry: Hard setting
Horizon Al
Depth (cm) 0- 10/15
Description
Grey (5YR 4/1 moist, 5/1 dry); sandy loam; massive structure; very few 6-20 mm diameter subangular sandstone and quartz gravel; no segregations; weak consistence (dry); field pH 5; Clear, wavy boundary to -
A2 10/15-30/40
B21 30/40-90
B22 90-100+
Grey (5YR 6/1 moist, 7/1 dry); few fine distinct yellow mottles; sandy loam; massive structure; very few 6-20 mm diameter subangular sandstone and quartz gravel; no segregations; firm consistence (dry); field pH 5; Abrupt, wavy boundary to -
Red (5YR 4/4 moist); few fme distinct y-ellow mottles; medium clay; moderate blocky structure; very few 2-6 mm diameter subrounded quartz gravel; no segregations; fum consistence (moist); field pH 4.5; Gradual boundary to -
Grey (l0YR 7/1 moist); common distinct medium yellow and red mottles; sandy medium heavy clay; moderate 10-20 mm blocky structure; no coarse fragments; no segregations; very firm consistence (moist); field pH 4.5.
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Soil group: Loamy red and yellow podzolics
Site: 7
Soil Classification: Site disturbance: Landform pattern: Slope:
Type of soil observation:
Profile morphology:
Red Chromosol
Completely cleared, native pastures with some introduced species Rises
Upper slope, 6-9% Shallow pit, 40 cm deep
Same as site 1.
Soil group: Sandy red and yellow podzolics
Site: 8
Soil Classification: Site disturbance: Landform pattern: Slope:
Type of soil observation: Profile morphology:
Grey Kurosol
, Completely cleared, native pastures with some introduced species Rises
Mid slope, 6%
Shallow excavation, 40 cm deep Same as site 6.
Soil group: Sandy red and yellow podzolics
Site: 9
Soil Classification: Site disturbance: Landform pattern: Slope:
Type of soil observation: Profile morphology:
Grey Kurosol
Completely cleared, native pastures with some introduced species Rises
Upper slope, 6-9% Existing vertical exposure
Same as site 6 except weathered rock occurs at 90 -100 cm depth.
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Moreton Mill Mill Street Nambour
TEL +61 7
[07) 5479 8400
FAX +61 7
[07) 5479 8411
Tare & LyleBundaberg Ltd ACN 009 658 164
Gary Dillon and Associates Suite 4
Cnr Karawatha Drive and Golf Links Road Mooloolaba Qld 4557
PO Box 82
Nambour 4560
Australia
Dear Sirs
PROPOSED ORCHARD AND GOLF COURSE - KABI ROAD
We refer to your letter dated 9 February 1999 regarding the above proposed development and again state from our letter of 6 January, quote
"As you would be aware cane is currently being grown on the western side of Cootharaba Road and south of Junction Road. The proposed developments are in the centre of a fairly large track of agricultural land west of Cootharaba Road, north of Junction Road and south of Lake Flat Road.
While no cane is currently being grown on these blocks we do see this as future cane growing land and as such would have some difficulty in accepting a change of use for this land."
1 0Yours faithfully
LJFINGER
Manager
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GARY DlllON & ASSOCIAHS
9 February 1999
-Mr LJ Finger Manager Bundaberg Sugar Moreton Mill Mill Street
NAMBOUR QLD 4560
Dear Mr Finger
Suite 4 Cnr Karawatha Dr & Golf Links Rd Mooloolaba Queensland 4557
Ph 0754 440344 Mobile 015 025 435
Fax 0754 440600
RE: PROPOSED PERMACUL TURE DESIGNED ORGANIC ORCHARD &
18 HOLE PAR 3 GOLF COURSE
Thank you for your letter of 6 January 1999 the content of which I have noted.
Having practiced as a town planner on the Sunshine Coast for the past 20 years and being familiar with the Moreton Sugar Company Limited's June 1994 report "The Sugar Industry and the Sunshine Coast" I appreciate your comments with respect to possible future options.
However, in an attempt to professionally advise my clients regarding their current proposal and accepting that they are making a considerable investment in their future (ie land acquisition, commencing a new venture and marketing costs) I would be grateful if you could indicate -
What commitments/plans Bundaberg Sugar has for the expansion of cane assignments at this locality.
Has Bundaberg Sugar investigated the existing fragmentation of lands in Kabi Road, the availability of land for cane production in Kabi Road, and the likely impacts upon existing residents and the existing environment at Kabi Road?
Have nearby cane farmers expressed an interest in acquiring land in Kabi Road for cane production purposes?
What has been the trend for expansion of the cane industty at this locality?
Assuming there are no short-to-medium term plans to expand cane growing into Kabi Road does Bundaberg Sugar anticipate any significant long-term constraints to the industry if the subject land were to be used as an integrated permaculture organic designed orchard and Par 3 golf course in the interim period. If yes, why?
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How viable are transportation costs from this locality - Highlyflvfarginal/Less than marginal.
As previously indicated to your staff I would welcome the opportunity to meet with you so I might up-date my understanding and appreciation of the cane industry - such an understanding is crucial to town planners if balanced and informed advice is to be passed on to clients.
Yours faithfully
.1)/J .
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Gary Dille\/
cc: Kabi Golf Farm Pty Ltd
Noosa Council - Mrs Stephanie Alberti
Dundab.:r.kl 2
TEL +61 7
(07) 5479 8400
FAX +61 7
(07) 5479 84 I I
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Mill Street
Narnbour
6 January 1999
Gary Dillon & Associates Suite 4
Cnr Karawatha Drive & Golf Links Road
MOOLOOLABA QLD 4557
Dear Sir,
RE: Proposed development at Kabi Road, Cootharaba, Via Boreen Point. (Kabi Road, Gulf Farm Ptv Ltd)
Tate& Lyle Bundaberg ltd ACN 009 658 164
PO Box 82
Nambour 4560
Australia
We refer to your letter dated the 3 December 1998, regarding a change of use plan over Lot 394 on MCH37 l 117 and Lot 7 on RP216403 at Kabi Road, Cootharaba.
As you would be aware cane is currently being grO\vn on the western side of Cootharaba Road and south of Junction Road. The proposed developments are in the centre of a fairly large track of agricultural land west of Cootharaba Road, north of Junction Road and south of Lake Flat Road.
While no cane is currently being grown on these blocks we do see this as future cane growing land and as such would have some difficulty in accepting a change of use for this land.
We are sending a copy of this letter to the Noosa Council for their information. Yours faithfully
IBMC
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GARY OlllON & ASSOCIAHS
3 December 1998
Manager
Moreton Sugar Ltd PO Box 82
NAfvfBOUR QLD 4560
Dear Sir
Suite 4 Cnr Karawatha Dr & Golf Links Rd Mooloolaba Oueensland 4557
Ph 0754 440344 Mobile O15 025 435
Fax 0754 440600
RE: PROPOSED PERMACULTURE DESIGNED ORGANIC ORCHARD AND PAR 3 GOLF COURSE COMPLEX AT KABI ROAD COOTHARABA via BOREEN POINT
On behalf of our client the Kabi Road Golf Farm Pty Ltd (ACN -82 295 314) a Material Change of Use application has been lodged with the Noosa Council for an Integrated Permaculture Designed Organic Orchard & Par 3 Golf Course Complex over part of lot 394 on MCH371117 and Lot 7 on RP2 l 6403 Kabi Road, Cootharaba.
As part of our client's application, Land Resource Assessment And Management Pty Ltd (LRAM) was commissioned to undertake an Agricultural Land Suitability Study which was completed in October 1998. It is our understanding that LRAM was also the consultant firm engaged by Noosa Council to prepare a Shire wide Agricultural Suitability Study.
Enclosed are extracts from my town planning report which describe our client's proposal, and extracts from LRAM's October 1998 report. I would be grateful if you would examine these documents and thence provide me with any comments in relation to known or planned Sugar Industry movements which would impact on our client's site.
I have operated as a town planner in the Maroochy Shire for a period of 19 years (Maroochy Shire Planner 1979-88 and accordingly would welcome the opportunity to meet with you in person to discuss the future of the Sugar Industry on the Sunshine Coast so that I am better informed for when the new Maroochy Shire Town Planning Scheme is exhibited (anticipated early 1999). I regularly visit Nambour to attend meetings at the Council and would appreciate the chance to catch up with you.
cc Kabi Road Golf Farm Pty Ltd
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ZlANDA PTY. I.TD. T/A
BURBANK RESOURCES
A.C.N. 077 488 709
Gary Dillon & Associates Suite 4
Cnr Karawatha Dr & Golf Links Rd
Mooloolaba
Qld 4557 17/03/99
Att: Gary Dillon
DearGary,
Re: Kabi Road Golf (',0urse Complex
Comments on "Maintenance of Conservation Values"
From inception we established that a "standard" should he ob.c;erved with Lance and Rena, that not only suited their aspirations but also was to form the basis of an Environmentally Responsible Nutritional Program. To this end, we recommended and then broadly adopted the "National Standard for Organic and Bio-Dynamic Produce" of March 1997.
Since the commencement of our nutritional work which indeed broadly falls within these volunteered standards, we believe that your client has approached Biological Farmers of Australia (BFA) seeking their registration and authority to use the BFA symbol on produce grown and removed from their property. Upon adoption it is then our joint responsibility to embrace fully and to observe the nutritional standards as laid down by this group. Once again our products and any to-be-recommended nutritional elements outside of the Petrik Group of products, will fall within those required BFA standards.
New National/BFA Standards are to be introduced on May rt of 1999. I have yet to see these in print.
To best cover the "six dot" points contained in their information request, we feel it best to provide an
wholistic overview rather than trying to be too point-specific.
SUMMARY OF PROCESSES AND BENEFITS ACCRUING FROM IMPLEMENTATION OF A BIOI,OGICAL APPROACH ON KADI ROAD GOLF FARM AT COOTHARABA. Six dot
The Petrik technology and Burbank Resources approach that woutd be utilised is as a result of over 50 years of in-field and laboratory research & development in soil microbiology and plant physiology, hased on working with Nature to allow it to express its true potential.
The microbially based materials involved and soil amendments provide a conducive environment for optimum plant root and micmhial activity in the soil. As a reirult the indigenou.c; soil microorganisms are stimulated and directed to work in close association with plant roots in effective soil digestion and creation of a more sustainable soil structure and fertility.
The improved soil structure & fertility provides a captcity to hold nutrients in a biologically complexed form in the soil, allowing improved availability to plants, when required, and Jess opportunity for leaching through the profile. The water holding capacity and infiltration rate of the soil is increased, reducing runoff. Should runoff occur, in the event of flood rains, the improved stability of the soil aggregates, created by this approach, will restrict erosion.
All nutrients added to the soil will be more efficiently digested and converted into by-products to support plant growth & health and regeneration of soil structure and fertility. As a result the amount of nutrient inputs required will be reduced significantly. This will further reduce the need for specific measures to address nutrient nmoff and leaching.
The return of clippings and slashings to the Golfing areas and the establishment of grass/legume swards in the orchard areas will help provide support for the natural systems, through recycling. The recycled materials will provide invaluable support by providing direct energy food and building blocks for microorganisms with ultimate transfer, after processing, to plant and soil as required for their individual metabolic processes.
The golf course and orchards will not be the sole beneficiaries of the approach: the remnant native vegetation will also share in the benefits, and will perform an important role in the overall system. particularly with regard to bio-diversity ofbene:ficial bird and insect populations.
The materials will also help process the water used in the pr ject, when introduced into the storage facilities. This process will support the overall approach by also complexing substrate in the water into a form supportive of the biological process being initiated
As mentioned above the process is based on working with Nature, and as such the materials employed in the process have been produced using multi-step fermentation controlled by natural systems.
The total soil systems determine the end product, which then is able to direct the indigenous microorganisms in the natural processes necessary for plant and root supJX)rt. The Petrik materials include both live microorganisms and co-metabolites from the fermentation processes. The microorganisms, when introduced into the soil in a liquid state by spray, injection or overhead sprinklers, will act as an interface between the plant root exudates and the indigenous microorganisms to create order in the activity. The microorganisms introduced. which comprise a complete range of microorganisms normally found in the soil, simply direct the indigenous microorganisms to carry out the work required. The introduced microorganisms are extremely robust to withstand the rigors of the soil, having been isolated by natural selection during the involved and lengthy fermentation processes and are integrated into the material to provide mutual support when introduced into the soil.
No genetic engineering is involved.
The materials include the full range of microorganisms required in the soil with fungi, and actinomycetes etc; in addition to bacteria. The microbial strains included in the materials have been approved by the AQIS and the materials are individually tested in the USA before dispatch, and for any contamination.
Enzymes are only one of many groups of organic comJX>unds included in the materials and produced hy the microbes after introduction into the soil for support of the indigenow; microbe and plant. Some of the enzyme groups involved include the Hydrolase, Desmolase, Transferase and Trypsin groups. Also included are organic acidc;, vitamins, amino acidc;, and other co-metaholites, from the fermentation, for microbe and plant supJX)rt.
Adequacy and balance of cations in the soil is critical to the approach to provide pore space support microbial & plant proliferation and creation of stable soil humus. Trace element adequacy & balance is equally important, particularly in the production of enzymes used by microorganism in the extracellular breakdown of soil substrates to allow passage through microbial cell wall membrane. Soil testing is a regular routine part of the approach and sap analysis provides the guide to nutrient requirements along the way to allow sufficient nutrient supply and avoidance of unnecessary applications.
Decisions on nutrient application are made based on creation of a conducive and supportive soil environment, with adequate & balanced nutrients, with the interests of both plant and microbe in mind The provision of organic matter for readily available food & building blocks is an integral part of the approach.
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"Manner of introduction of microbes/enzymes" both by fertigation/injection and foliar applications as required.
"Proposed nutrient/soil programs" only those products permitted by the selected "national standards" will be recommended and applied. Recommendations will be pre-qualified by regular field inspections, sap nutrition and soil testing.
A basic Scientific Assessment on soil quality prior to any nutritional activity has been achieved and is attached.
"Any potential negative impacts or risk" as only products from the selected "national standards" are to be engaged in all soil and foliar nutritional programs, there can not be a risk nor negative impact While not intended for human consumption all Petrik products have no toxicology and as such are safe
vvw1to use in all facets of nutritional activity. on all soil types and around all water bodies. Esti ,A ,
ha7.ardc; are likelv from low oH materials in direct eye contact and hv allergic reactions only.
Materials Safety Data Sheets have been supplied to our c 1ent.
"Evidence that" qualified hy an wholistic overview and the fact that "national standardc;" will he
observed at all times.
"Proposed stormwater management" no direct contrihution hy this Firm other than implementation of soil conditions designed to reduce soil scouring. Basic Scientific assessment of water quality in the two-part dam, prior to any nutritional activity, has heen achieved and is attached.
Enclosures - to assist in your compilation
The original KART Road selected National Standard for Organic Produce - 25/03/1997 Envirotest basic scientific assessment - a composite of all soils by Burbank Resources (BR) Envirotest basic scientific assessment - intended fish stocking section of dam - BR Envirotest basic scientific assessment - intended pump section of the dam - BR
C/w our brief overview of 19/09/98
Note here that strict and correct sampling standards were observed in all cases
Group of 3 soil tests taken and prepared by Burbank Resources 27/08/98 Group of7 soil tests taken by David Hanby, and prepared by BR 13/05/98
Compost material test and blending procedure prepctred by BR, into sand Greens All recommendations clearly reflect our "within selected standards" posture Laboratory used to determine all 11 results was Crop Tech Laboratories Bundaberg
Once again I do sincerely apologise for the delay. We have been so busy oflate.
Tn providing you with our account for compilation time, we trust that the enclosed information is sufficient for you to complete your submission.
Should you need any clarification or further assistance, I shall be away once again for a few weeks from Sunday March 28th.
Sincerely Yours
Tan Ward - Manager Field Services
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Adopted by 9OPAC, 25 March 1997
First implemented for exports· 10 February 1992
Annex I implemented 18 August 1995
Annex IV implemented 1 January 1995
NATIONAL STANDARD
FOR
ORGANIC AND BIO-DYNAMIC PRODUCE
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Organic Produce Advisory Committee Australian Quarantine and Inspection Service GPO Box 858
Canberra, 2601 AUSTRALIA
CONTENTS
Introduction 111
National Standard for Organic and Bio-Dynamic Produce
Section
Scope of the Standard 1
Definitions 2
Production Requirements 4
Certification and Inspection System 5
Indications that Products are Covered by an
Inspection System 7
Labelling 8
Imported Products 10
Annexes
Principles of Organic Production at Farm Level 11
Plants and plant products 11
Livestock - animal husbandry 12
Farming Inputs 15
Introduction 15
Permitted materials for use in soi/fertilising
and soil conditioning 16
Approved materials for plant pest and disease control 17
Approved materials for animal pest
and disease control 19
Minimum Inspection Requirements and Precautionary Measures under the Inspection System
Farms 20
Sampling 21
Processing and packaging of organically
produced foods or processed foods containing
organic ingredients 21
Sanctions 22
Other Permitted Substances
Substances permitted as post harvest/storage
systems 23
Substances permitted as ingredients 24
Substances permitted to be used during preparation 26
I
INTRODUCTION
Th.is Standard was developed by the Organic Produce Advisory Committee in response to the increasing demand for raw and processed foods and other agricultural products, such as wool and cotton, which have been produced by organic farming systems without the use of synthetic chemicals.
The Standard lays down minimum principles which must be complied with before agricultural products and foods can be placed on the market with labelling which states or implies that they have been produced by organic famting systems.
The Standard aims:
to protect consumers against deception and fraud in the market place and unsubstantiated product claims;
to protect producers of organic produce against misrepresentation of other agricultural produce as being organic;
to harmonise national provisions for the production, certification, identification and labelling of organically and bio-dynamically grown produce;
to ensure that all stages of production, processing and marketing are subject to inspection and meet minimum requirements; and
to provide a guide to farmers contemplating conversion to organic famting.
'Organic' famting systems include those which are referred to as 'bio dynamic', 'biological', or 'ecological'. Irrespective of which term is used, the basic principles remain the same; namely production without the use of synthetic chemicals which aims to achieve optimum quantities of produce and food of high nutritional quality. Organic farming aims to nurture and maintain the land for future generations. Emphasis is placed on the use of renewable resources, the need for conservation of energy, soil and water resources and the maintenance of environmental quality. The production cycle is as closed as possible, with some use of external inputs permitted by this Standard. Therefore these systems strive to be sustainable.
A standard for organically produced agricultural-products differs from
standards for other agricultura-l produce in that the production
procedures are an intrinsic part of the identification and labelling of, and claims for, such products.
The Standard provides a framework for the industry covering production, processing, transport, labelling and inspection. The Standard aims to ensure conditions of fair competition in the market place by distinguishing those products produced according to the Standard from those produced in other ways. The Standard provides transparency and credibility for the industry and protects the consumer against deception and fraud.
Date: 25 March 1997 Page: iii
NATIONAL STANDARD FOR ORGANIC AND BIO-DYNAMIC PRODUCE
SECTIONI
SCOPE OF THE STANDARD
This Standard applies to the following products which carry, or are intended to carry, descriptive labelling referring to organic* production methods:
unprocessed plants and plant products, animals and animal products, and
processed products derived mainly from (a) above.
A product will be regarded as bearing indications referring to organic production methods where, in the labelling, advertising material or commercial documents, the product, or its ingredients, is described by the terms "organic", "bio-dynamic", 'biological", "ecological" or words of similar intent.
Notwithstanding, paragraph 1.2 does not apply where these terms clearly have no connection with the method of production.
Products derived from genetic modification technology or treated with ionising radiation are not compatible with the principles of organic agriculture and therefore are not permitted under this Standard.
This Standard applies without prejudice to other standards governing the production, preparation, marketing, labelling and inspection of the products specified in paragraph 1.1.
For the purposes of this Standard, the term "organic" is used in a generic sense and encompasses bio-dynamic, biological, ecological etc production systems.
Date: 25 March 1997 Page: I
SECTION 2
DEFINITIONS
I For the purposes of this Standard:
"approved certifying organisation" means an organisation which has been approved by AQIS.
"bio-dyriamic" means agricultural practices based principally on the work of Rudolf Steiner and subsequent developments derived from practical application, experience and research.
"certification" means ·the procedure by which an approved certifying organisation provides written assurance that an operator has been determined to conform with this standard. Certification is based on the inspection of practices used, sampling of product and verification of records maintained by the operator.
"competent authority" means the official government agency having jurisdiction.
"ingredients" means the substances, including additives, used in the preparation of the products specified in paragraph Ll(b) f Section 1.
"inspector" means a person deemed by an approved certifying organisation to have the expertise and authority to inspect producers or operators for certification purposes..
"labelling" means any words, particulars, trademarks, brand names, names of certifying organisations, pictorial matter or symbols appearing on any packaging, document, notice, label, board or collar accompanying or referring to a product specified in Section I.
"marketing" means holding or displaying for sale, offering for sale, selling, delivering or placing on the market in any other form.
"official auditor" means a person or persons deemed by AQIS and OPAC to have the expertise arid authority to audit the operations of certifying organisations in order for AQIS and OPAC to confirm compliance with this Standard.
I"OPAC" means the Organic Produce Advisory Committee established by the Minister for Primary Industries and Energy to provide advice on all aspects of biological/ organic agriculture including the development of a national standard for such produce.
Date: 25 March 1997 Page:2
SECTION3
Organic farming means produced in soils of enhanced biological activity, determined by the humus level, crumb structure and feeder root development, such that plants are fed through the soil ecosystem and not primarily through soluble fertilisers added to the soil. Plants grown in organic systems take up nutrients that are released slowly from humus colloids, at a rate governed by warmth. In this system, the metabolism of the plant and its ability to assimilate nutrients is not overstressed by excessive uptake of soluble salts in the soil water (such as nitrates). Organic farming systems rely to the maximum extent feasible upon crop rotations, crop residues, animal manures, legumes, green manures, mechanical cultivation, approved mineral-bearing rocks and aspects of biological pest control to maintain soil productivity and tilth, to supply plant nutrients and to control insects, weeds and other pests.
The following requirements apply to organic certifying organisations and to individual operators.
PRODUCTION REQUIREMENTS
The principal aims of organic agriculture include:
the production of food of high nutritional value;
the enhancement of biological cycles in farming systems; maintaining and increasing fertility of soils;
working as far as practicable within a closed system; the avoidance of pollution resulting from agriculture; minimising the·use of non-renewable resources; and
the co-existence with, and the protection of, the environment.
Organic production systems require that:
production methods set out in Annexes I and II must be satisfied;
only products composed of substances listed in Annex II may be used as plant protection products, fertilizers, soil conditioners, foliar sprays, animal feedstuffs, or animal protection products;
seeds and plant propagation material treated with substances not included in Annex II, but authorised for use in general agriculture, may be used where it can be demonstrated to an approved certifying organisation that non-treated product of an appropriate variety of the particular species was unavailable; and
after 31 December 1997 seedlings must be produced in accordance with this Standard.
IWhere it is considered that a substance should be added to Annex II, or Annex IV, or that amendments should be made thereto, the applicant must submit a full proposal giving the reasons for the inclusion or the amendments to the OPAC for consideration (refer to Introduction, paragraph 13).
Date:.25 March 1997 Page:4
SECTION 4
CERTIFICATION AND INSPECTION SYSTEM
'
In order to become an approved certifying organisation, an organisation must make application to AQIS.
For an organisation to become an approved certifying organisation, at least the following will be taken into account by AQIS after consultation withOPAC:
that the organisation is an incorporated body which operates preferably on a national basis, and will provide a certification program to documented standards which must meet all the requirements of this Standard; .
the inspection procedures to be used, including a detailed description of the inspection measures and precautions which the organisation undertakes to impose on operators subject to its inspection;
the penalties which the organisation intends to apply where irregularities are found;
the availability of appropriate resources in the form of qualified staff, administrative and technical facilities, inspection competence and reliability; and
the objectivity of the organisation with respect to the operators subject to its inspection.
Before and after an organisation has become an approved certifying organisation, AQIS will:
ensure that the inspections carried out by the organisation are objective;
verify the effectiveness of these inspections;
take cognizance of any infringements found·and penalties applied; and
withdraw the approval of any organisation where it fails to satisfy the requirements referred to in (a) to (c), or no longer fulfils the requirements specified in paragraph 4.4 below.
I 4.4. An approved certifying organisation must:
ensure that at least the inspection arrangements and precautions specified in Annex ill are applied to undertakings subject to its inspection;
Date: 25 March 1997 Page: 5
SECTION 5
INDICATIONS THAT PRODUCTS ARE COVERED BY AN INSPECTION SCHEME
- The following requirements apply to organic certifying organisations and to individual operators.
An indication that products are covered by a regular inspection scheme, as detailed in Annex ill, may appear on the labelling of products as specified in Section I only where such products:
satisfy the requirements of this Standard;
have been subject to the inspection arrangements referred to in Section 4 throughout the production and preparation stages;
have been produced or prepared by an operator whose undertakings are subject to inspection by an approved certifying organisation and has been granted the right to use the terms "organic", "bio-dynamic", "biological" or words of similar intent,
the term "organic in conversion" maybe used where the product does not qualify as full organic for reasons set down in Annex I, A.2;
are packed and transported to the point of retail sale in accordance with the requirements of Annex ill; and
include on the label of goods for either .wholesale or retail sale:
the name and any registered mark of an approved certifying organisation,
u. an identification of the producer or processor,
thelevel of certification,
any other identification as required by State/Territory regulations.
An approved certifying organisation must:
ensure that, where a product does not comply with the requirements of Sections 3 and 4, all non-complying product is removed from sale as labelled; and
where a manifest infringement, or an infringement with prolonged effects, is found, withdraw from the operator concerned the right to use the labelling indications covered by this Standard for a period which it determines appropriate.
Certification does not imply that the product has superior organoleptic (inherent), nutritional or salubrious (health) qualities.
SECTION 6
LAB.ELLING
The labelling and advertising of a product specified in paragraph l.l(a) of Section 1 may refer to organic production methods only where:
such labelling and advertising shows clearly that it relates to a method of agricultural production; or imported under the act laid down in section 7.
the product was produced in accordance with the requirements of Section 3 or imported under arrangements laid down in Section 7;
the product was produced, imported or exported by an operator who was subject to an inspection system as set out in Section 5 or Section 7 as appropriate.
The labelling and advertising of a product specified in paragraph 1.l(b) of Section 1 may refer to organic production m thods only where:
such indications show clearly that they relate to a method of agricultural production and are linked with the name of the agricultural produce in question as obtained on e farm;
all the ingredients of agricultu.J"..al origin of the product are, or are derived from, products obtained in accordance with the requirements of Section 3 and 5, or imported under the arrangements laid down in Section 7;
only substances listed in Annex II were used during the production phase;
the same ingredient in a single product was not derived from an organic and from a non-organic source;
by way of derogation to (c) above, the product may contain only those ingredients of non-agricultural origin as set out in Annex IV;
•
the ingredients and their relative levels appear in descending order (m/m) in the list of ingredients;
Ithe ingredients appear in the same colour and with an identical style and size of lettering as the other ingredients;
Ithe product or any of its ingredients has not been subjected, during preparation or processing, to treatments involving the use of ionizing radiation or substances not listed in Annex IV; and
Date: 25 March 1997 Page: 8
SECTION 7
rMPORTED PRODUCTS
Products as specified in Section 1 which are imported may be marketed only where:
a competent authority in the exporting country or an inspection authority /private body recognised by AQIS has issued certification stating that the lot designated in the certificate:
1. was obtained within a system of production with rules equivalent to those laid down in Section 3,
11. was subject to a system of inspection recognised as equivalent to that laid down in Section 4;
the labelling of the products complies with this Standard; and
an operator who imports organic product with the intention of marketing the product is certified in accordance with paragraph 4.5 of Section 4.
The certificate referred to in paragraph 7.l(a) m!Jst accompany the goods with the original copy to the first consignee. Thereafter the importer must keep the certificate at the disposal of AQIS or the approved certifying organisation for not less than three years.
Approval to import products as specified in Section 1 will be withdrawn if products so labelled are shown not to satisfy the requirements of this Standard.
Date: 25 March 1997 Page: JO
ANNEX!
PRINCIPLES OF ORGANIC PRODUCTION AT FARM LEVEL
Plants and plant products
These principles must normally have been applied on the land for at least three years before the harvesting of products covered under Section
In certain justifiable circumstances, approved certifying organisations may vary that period, on the basis of previous use of the land and subject to suitable evidence that on-approved inputs had not been used during the previous three years.
2 Organic in conversion is a production system which has adhered to these Standards for at least one year, and has been certified as such but which does not qualify as organic for reasons such as:
the conversion system has not been operated within the requirements for the specified period (usually three years);
the farm does not meet the quality standards (eg· soil structure, erosion control) considered appropriate and necessary for organic farms; or
the organic management system is not sufficiently developed.
The systems certified as organic in conversion should progress to organic status within a defined timeframe.
The fertility and the biological activity of the soil must be maintained or increased by any one, or combination, of the following methods:
cultivation of legumes, green manures or perennial deep-rooting plants in an appropriate rotation programme;
application of composted organic material from sources according to the principles set out in this Standard;
fully composted organic matter derived from. selected sources as listed in Annex Il;
the application of bio-dynamic preparations and methods; tillage techniques;
maintenance and management of livestock.
Other organic or mineral fertilisers, as specified in Annex II, may be applied only when adequate nutrition of the crop or soil conditioning are not possible by the methods set out above.
Maintenance of livestock must be guided by an attitude of care, responsibility and respect for living creatures. Pain inflicted by treatments such as castrating, marking and mulesing, must be kept to a minimum. Stress must be minimised. Living conditions must consider the natural needs of the animal for free movement, food, water, shelter and shade. Consideration must be given to their specific natural behavioural patterns.
The use of artificial lighting to increase productivity is not permitted.
'Choice Feeding', whereby animals are provided with a wide variety of food natural to their diet, is the preferred method of providing the livestock diet. Feeding of pre-mixed rations, particularly for poultry, should be restricted to times of extenuating circumstances, as outlined in paragraph 14.2.
Livestock must be fed on feedstuffs produced in compliance with this Standard.
However, up to 5% of all feed for any animal may be brought in as feed supplements in the form of:
minerals kelp molasses salt
Additives such as urine, faeces, offal or any other material of mammal, fish or bird origin can not be included as part of the diet. The exception to this is that poultry may be fed meat/fish meal to the extent that there is no deleterious effect on product quality.
Non-organic meat meal is subject to the 5% requirement above. This exception is subject to review by 31 December 1997, otherwise it will lapse.
In cases of extreme climatic or other extenuating circumstances (such as fires) exemption to fodder inputs may be granted whereby inputs from non-certified sources may be up to 40% of the dry matter intake. The stock must, however, be fed on organically sourced inputs for a consecutive 6 month period before carcass or wool products can regain organic status. Products such as milk and eggs can regain organic status after the stock have been fed organically sourced inputs for 21 consecutive days.
ANNEX II
FARMING INPUTS
Introduction
A developed organic farm will operate within a closed system to the maximum extent feasible. Inputs from outside must be kept to a minimum and used on the basis of need only. The inputs listed below are therefore not meant for continuous use. During the conversion phase a higher level of pennitted inputs may be required in order to improve the nutrient status and physical condition of the soil, and to overcome the result of previous farming activity.
Good design and management are paramount. Any inputs must be used, on the basis of need and must not be used to support a poorly designed or badly managed system. Non-essential use of inputs is counter to organic farming principles.
Sufficient organic material should be returned to the soil to increase, or at least maintain, humus content. Conservation and recycling of nutrients is a major feature of any organic farming system. The use of mineral fertilisers should be regarded as a supplement to recycling, not as a replacement.
Naturally obtained materials are not necessarily·non-toxic. Possible direct or indirect negative effects from use or misuse of even allowable materials must be guarded against.
Organic farming systems rely upon the highest achievable level of recycling of materials to conserve nutrients and on good design and management for the control of pests. Optimum systems use few inputs for fertility management and none of the pest and disease control products listed in Part B below.
It is generally necessary to adequately compost biological material by natural means, and it is essential for any material brought onto the fann from non-certified sources. Mulching materials applied to the soil surface-do not have to be composted prior to use, but their use must be documented.
Organic matter is best added to the soil surface or shallowly incorporated into soil.
8: Liquid preparations, including products of the sea, and occasional use of trace elements, as specified in Part B below, must be used with care as some preparations can easily be applied in very concentrated form and in high quantities. Use of such materials recorded in the farm diary of
logbook.
trace elements (includes materials such as borax, Epsom salts, but not synthetically chelated elements). Natural chelates are acceptable, eg ligno sulphonates and those using the natural chelating agents such
, as citric, maleic, tartaric and other di- and tri- acids homeopathic preparations
approved microbiological and biological preparations
naturally occurring biological organisms (eg worms) but excluding products derived from genetic modification technology
fish products.
Use of any product has the potential to introduce unwanted residues and contaminants. Use of any products should be based on an assessment of need and with knowledge of chemical analyses.
Approved Materials for Plant Pest and Disease Control
Some of the products identified on the approved input list are toxic and should be used with care and with adequate safety precautions. Use of any of these products must be recorded in the farm diary or a logbook and repeated use must be justified.
13. The reliance on substances rather than management practices for the control of pests and diseases is not in accordance with organic famting principles. Caution needs to be exercised even when using products derived from natural sources as they are not necessarily non-toxic.
Some of the approved materials are selected for their short life in the environment and may not always be of low toxicity.
Date: 25 March 1997 Page: 17
Approved Materials for Animal Pest and Disease Control
Organic animal husbandry principles are based on the provision of conditions for healthy life by providing all of the nutritional and health promoting substances from diverse pasture and other food sources and by providing for the social needs of the animal.
The following substances are_pennitted for use in an organic system:
pyrethnun extracted from Chrysanthemum cinerariaefolium, without piperonyl butoxide
rotenone extracted from Derris elliptica quassia extracted from Quassia armara neem oil and extracts
garlic oil, garlic extract or crushed garlic
seaweed, seaweed meal, seaweed extracts, sea salts and salty water sulphur
potassium permanganate homeopathic preparations
natural plant extracts obtained by infusion, excluding tobacco essential oils
methylated spirits tallow
cider vinegar (certified organic) nettle
diatomaceous earth non heat-'treated form·
selenium and other trace elements (to correct identified deficiencies only)
zinc sulphate copper sulphate
vaccines (may be used only for a specific disease which is known to exist on the organic farm or neighbouring farms and which threatens livestock health and which cannot be effectively controlled by other management practices)
vitamins.
Date: 25 March 1997 Page: I 9
ANNEXill
tvfINIMUM INSPECTION REQUIREMENTS AND PRECAUTIONARY MEASURES UNDER THE INSPECTION SYSTEM
The following requirements apply to organic certifying organisations and to individual operators.
Farms
All production on the land under certification must comply with the inspection system given in Section 5 of this Standard.
When applying for certification, an applicant must provide all the information required under paragraph 4.6 of Section 4.
Subsequent to a questionnaire/application being satisfactorily completed and lodged, a farm inspection will be arranged. During this inspection the assessor is required:
to review the questionnaire with the producer noting any misunderstandings, discrepancies, etc;
· to inspect the soil types, condition of the soil, livestock, sheds, farming practices, etc; and
to prepare a detailed inspection report and recommendation.
The inspection report must specify the date of the last application to the land concerned of any products whose use is not compatible with this Standard;·
The approved certifying organisation must obtain an undertaking by the producer that, if granted certification, operations will be carried out in accordance with this Standard.
Written and/or documentary accounts must be kept to enable an approved certifying organisation to trace the origin, nature and quantities of all raw materials brought in and the use of such materials. Records must also be kept of the nature, quantities and consignees of all certified agricultural products.
Apart from nnannounced inspection visits, an approved certifying organisation must make full physical inspections in accordance with its rules of operation annually.
Where the use of nnauthorised substance is suspected, samples must be taken and analyses arranged with an appropriately accredited laboratory. An inspection report must be drawn up after each visit.
the nature, quantities and consignees of products which have left the premises;
any other information, such as the origin, nature and quantities of ingredients, additives and manufacturing aids delivered to the premises and the composition of processed products as required by an approved certifying organisation for the purposes of proper inspection of the operations.
Where products not covered by Section I are also processed, packaged or stored in the premises concerned:
the premises must have separate areas for storage of products as referred to in Section I, before and after the operations concerning them;
operations must be carried out continuously until the complete run has been dealt with and separated from similar operations performed on products not covered by Section I;
all necessary measures must be taken to ensure identification of lots and to avoid mixtures with products not obtained in accordance with the requirements of this Standard.
Apart from unannounced inspection visits, an approved certifying organisation must make full physical inspections in accordance with its rules of operation annually.
In cases of unannounced inspection visits the operator must give the approved certifying organisation access to the premises as well as to the written accounts and relevant supporting documents. An approved certifying organisation must be provided with any information necessary for the purposes of the inspection.
Products covered by Section I of this Standard which are not in final packaging may be transported to other premises only in appropriate packaging or containers, which are adequately labelled and identified to include:
the name and address of the person responsible for the production or preparation of the product;
the name of the product;
an indication specifying that the product is covered by the regular inspection arrangements of an approved certifying organisation.
D. Sanctions
An approved certifying organisation must take appropriate actio_n if a producer or operator is found to contravene any provisions of this Standard. Refer also to paragraph 5.2(b) of Section 5.
ANNEX IV
OTHER PERMITTED SUBSTANCES3
Substances permitted as post harvest/storage treatments
Production, treatment and/or storage of certified product must be clearly separate, both physically and temporally, from those products not produced in accordance with the requirements of this Standard.
Processing and/or packaging premises may handle produce which is not in compliance with this Standard provided such produce is handled quite separately, is clearly identified and documented, and all equipment is precleaned and actions are recorded.
Substances permitted as post harvest/storage treatments and materials include:
controlled atmosphere, such as: carbon dioxide
oxygen nitrogen
ethylene gas (for ripening bananas and under the strict supervision of the certifying organisation)
pest control treatments, such as: physical barriers temperature control diatomaceous earth
rodenticides (must be in·enclosed traps only where harbour reduction and physical barriers have proved ineffective. Traps should be checked regularly and the baits changed).
food grade plastics other than PVC's.
3 Becomes effective I January 1997
509 Calciwn chloride firming agent
51 I Magnesium chloride firming agent
516 Calci4ID sulphate Carrier
517 Ammonium sulphate flour treatment stabiliser
524 Sodium hydroxide acidity regulator
938 Argon
941 Nitrogen
948 Oxygen
B2. Flavourings
Substances and products labelled as natural flavouring substances or natural flavouring preparations as defined in the Australian Food Standards Code.
B3. Water and salts Drinking water
Salts (with sodium chloride or potassium chloride as basic components generally used
in food processing).
B4. Preparations of Microorganisms
Any preparations -of microorganisms normally used in food processing, with the exception of microorganisms genetically modified.
B5. Minerals (including trace elements) and.vitamins
Only approved in so far as their use is legally required in the food products in which they are incorporated.
Date: 25 March 1997 Page: 25
ORGA IC PRODlJCE AD\.ISORY CO.\L\UTTLE
(OPAC)
The objectives of OPAC are:
to provide advice to the Minister for Primary Industries and Energy and the Minister for Resources. and the Department on the organic produce industry with emphasis on development and control;
to develop national standards and certification procedures for organic produce;
to provide a mechanism through which AQIS can facilitate trade in organically grown produce by:
providing endorsement of trade descriptions of such produce, and
'
negotiating with trading partners on exports;
to protect consumers and enhance the development of the industry through the alignment of import, export and domestic standards and requirements for organic produce.
The terms of reference of OPAC are:
to encourage a national approach to the development of organic produce in Australia;
to develop minimum national standards and accreditation procedures for production. labelling, processing and handling of organic produce; .
to develop farm certification and identification procedures for organic produce for the domestic and international markets;
to liaise with other industry and government bodies to ensure standards and accreditation procedures are aligned on a national basis.
Membership
Australian Quarantine and Inspection Service (Chair)
National Association for Sustainable Agriculture, Australia (NASAA) Biological Fanners of Australia (BFA)
Bio-Dynamic Research Institute of Australia (BDRJ)
Organic Herb Growers of Australia (OHGA)
Organic Yignerons Association of Australia (OYAA)
Organic Retailers and Growers Association of Australia (ORGAA) SCARM/ARMCANZ (Stateff erritory Departments of Agriculture/Primary Industry) National Farmers' Federation
Australia New Zealand Food Authority Australian Consumers' Association (ACA)
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RF.PORT TO:
Kahi Road Golf Farm
00-0T' Soil Cores
FROM:
RURRANK RF:SOURCF:S
ATTF,NTTON: GROWER
Lance & Rena
BLOCK:
Composite
AREA#l
DATF, :
ANALYSIS:
27/08/98
FULL SOIL
TEST RESULT COl.flrf ENTS TEST RESULT COMMENTS
pH ( 1:S water) 4.70 Too low Potassium 25 Low
(K) mg/kg
Conductivity 0.02 Low meq % 0.06 Low
mS/cm
Nitrate N (N) mg/kg 1.00 LO'.\' 1u cation 6.31 Good
BSES Phosph. 3.00 Poor Calcium 122 Poor
(P) mg/kg (Ca) mg/kg
Ricart:i Phosph. 2.00 Poor m("q% 0.61 Poor
(P) mg/kg
Sulphur 1.00 Low % cation 60.07 Low
(S) mg/kg
Organic Cart:ion 1.43 Good M11gnesi11m 30 Low
(C) % (Mg) mg/kg
Zinc 0.50 Low meq % 0.25 Low
(Zn) mg/kg Copper 0.75 Good % cation 24.62 Low
(Cu) mg/kg Manganese 0.04 Low Sodh1m 21 Good
(Mn) mg/kg (Na) mg/kg
Tron 51.00 High ml."q % 0.09 Good
(Fe) mg/kg
Roron 0.05 Ok % ,ation 8.99 Bit high
(B) mg/kg
Chloride 17 Low Molyl:iden11m NIA
(Cl) mg/kg (Mo) mg/kg
While all care is taken in this compilation, Burbank Resources does not accept any responsibility for a lack of crO!l
performance based on this report.
Comments are for Multiple-Horticultural Cropping Aspirations, hut in the main for Vegetahles especially Cucurhits.
Nutritionally, this ground is wholly un-suitable for commercial vegetable or other produce production, without: Addressing soil through-drainage
Elevating and maintaining soil pH, and all soil nutritional aspects required for successful production - basically as follow
Recommendations 27/08/98 Area #1 - Cucurbit other Vegetable Kabi Road Farm
Spread all Ground: 5.00 tonnes/ha Dolomite Spread all Ground: 700 kg/ha Sulphate of Potash
Spread all Ground: 40-50 cu mtr/ha Composted Chicken Litter .....Correctly composted on or off-site
Composted Chicken Litter must be boom sprayed & cultivated in same day as spread-
Boom Spray Compost and Cultivate in - hed form:
3.00 ltr/ha Btr-Bxi+
I 0.00 ltr/ha C.omplexed Hi-N+
0.50 !tr/ha Impulse Molybdenum+
0.50 ltr/ha Impulse C.ohalt+
5.00 !tr/ha Humilates Green Manure
Dust all seed in a shaker tin: 70 grams Btr-Sth per hectare of seed At 4 leaf stage, Foliar:
2.00 ltr/ha Omega+
0.50 ltr/ha Impulse Molybdenum+
2.00 ltr/ha Humilates Green Manure+
0.50 ltr/ha Impulse Boron
At first sign of flower hudding, Foliar:
2.00 !tr/ha Omega+
2.00 ltr/ha Humilates Green Manure+
0.50 ltr/ha Impulse Boron
Side-Dressing should not he required if all ahove is performed correctly and in sequence
Any sign of crop mildews - Foliar Omega & Humilates Green [email protected] !tr/ha each
Kabi Road Golf
RF.PORT TO : Fann
ATTENTION: Lance & Rena
GROWER BLOCK:
00-0T'
Cores
Composite
AREA#5-6
FROM:
DATE:
A.. ,u,YS!S :
BURBANK
RF.SOURCRS
27/08/98
FULL SOIL
TEST RESULT COMMENTS TEST RESULT COMMENTS
pH ( 1: water) 4_80 Too low Potassh1m 46 Low
(K) mg/kg
Conductivity 0.03 Low meq % 0.12 Low
mS/cm
Nitrate N 2 Low % cation 3.27 Low
(N) mg/kg
BSES Phosph. 3.00 Poor Calcium 487 Low
(P) mg/kg (C',a) mg/kg
Bicarb Phosph. 7.00 Poor meq¾ 2.44 Low
(P) mg/kg
Sulphur 1.00 Low % cation 67.50 Good
(S) mg/kg
Organic Carbon 2-37 Very good Magnesh1m 114 Low
(C)¾ (Mg) mg/kg
Zinc 0.92 Low meq % 0.95 Low
(Zn) mg/kg
Copper 1.03 Good % cation 26.34 Ok
(Cu) mg/kg
Manganese 0.12 Low Sodium 24 Good
(Mn) mg/kg (Na) mg/kg
Tron 25.21 High meq % 0.10 Good
(Fe) mg/kg
Boron 0.06 Ok % cation 2.89 Good
(B) mg/kg
Chloride 22 Ok/good Molybden11m N/A
(Cl) mg/kg (Mo) mg/kg
While all care is taken in this compilation, Burbank Resources does not accept any responsibility for a lack of crop
performance based on this report.
Comments are for mainly Citrus over Olive Group Plantings
Nutritionally this soil is un-suited to commerci I Orchard & Grove production, without: Adequate soil drainage
An elevation in soil pH and enhanced soil fertility, hroadly achieved hy the following
BURBANK RF:SOURCF,S
P.O. BOX 5024
DAISY HILL Qld. 4127
Phone/Fax 07-32095299
Mobile 019-618457
Recommendations 27/08/98 AREA #5--6 Citrus-Olive Kahi Road Golf Fann
Spread all Ground: 5.00 tonnes/ha Dolomite Spread all Ground: 500 kg/ha Sulphate of Potash
Spread all Ground: 30-35 cu mtr/ha Composted Chicken Litter Correctly Composted on or off site
Composted Litter must he hoom sprayed and turned in same day
Boom Spray Composted Litter and cultivate in same day:
3.00 ltr/ha Btr-Bxi+
0.50 ltr/ha Impulse Molybdenum+
0.50 ltr/ha Impulse C',ohalt+
10.00 ltr/ha Complexed Hi-N+
5.00 !tr/ha Humilates Green !v1anure
Pre-Plant dip: 10 ml Omega per 5 litres of water First Post-Planting watering - Inject:
2.50 ltr/ha Omega+
2.50 ltr/ha Btr-Bxi+
2.50 ltr/ha Complexed Lo-N
Repeat this Injection; ahove, 4 weeks after planting
·'BURBANK RESOURCES P.O. BOX 5024 Phone/Fax 07-32095299 Mobile 019-618457
DAISY HILL Qld. 4127
Kabi Ro:id Golf 00-0T' BURBANK
REPORT TO: Farm Cores FROM: RESOURCES
ATTENTION: Lance & Rena GROWER BLOCK: Composite DATF, : ARRA #17 ANALYSTS: 28/08/98 FULL SOTL
'FEST RESULT COMMENTS 'FEST RESULT C0,1fftfENTS
pH ( 1:5 water) 4.80 Too low Potassium 36 Low
(K) mg/kg
Conductivity 0.02 Low meq o;., 0.09 Low
mS/cm
Nitrate N 2.00 Low % cation 5.02 Good
(N) mg/kg
BSF.S Phosph. 32.00 Ok Calcium 231 Poor
(P) mg/kg (Ca) mg/kg
Bicarb Pbospb. 5.00 Poor meq¾ 1.16 Poor
(P) mg/kg
S11lph,1r 1.00 Low % cation 62.84 Low
(S) mg/kg
Organic Carbon (C)% 1.74 Good Magnesium (Mg) mg/kg 62 Low
Zinc 0.68 Low meq % 0.52 Low
(Zn) mg/kg
Copper 0.80 Good % cation 28.11 Good
(Cu) mg/kg Manganese 0.03 Low Sodium 17 Good
(Mn) mg/kg (Na) mg/kg
Tron (Fe) mg/kg 136.40 High meq % 0.07 Good
Boron 0.01 Virt nil % cation 4.02 Ok/good
(B) mg/kg
C,'lloride 17 Low Molybden11m NIA
(Cl) mg/kg (Mo) mg/kg
While all care is taken in this compilation, B11rbank Resources does not accept any responsibility for a lack of crop
performance based on this report.
Area #17 comments are hroadly for Citms & Suh-Tropical plant groups
Nutritionally this soil is un-suitable for your aspirations for commercial production, without: Addressing soil drainage and aeration potential
Addressing soil pH and providing enhanced soil fertilitity generally by the following means
BURBA..NK RESOURCES
P.O. BOX 5024
DAISY Hll,L Qld. 4127
Phone/Fax 07-32095299
Mobile 0l9-<il8457
Recommendations 28/08/98 AREA #17 Citrus - Sub-Tropical Kabi Road Golf Farm
Spread all Ground: 5_00 tonnes/ha Dolomite Spread all Ground: 700 kg/ha Sulphate of Potash
Spread all Ground: 30-35 cu mtr/ha Composted Chicken Litter Correctly Composted on or off site
Composted Litter must be boom sprayed and turned in same day -
Boom S.n.. ra.v,. Com.n.. osted Litter and cultivate in same d•a.v: J_00 ltr/ha Btr-Bxi+
0-50 ltr/ha Impulse Molyhdenum+
0.50 ltr/ha Impulse Cobalt+
Io_oo ltr/ha Complexed Hi-N+
5_00 ltr/ha Humilates Green Manure
Pre-Plant root dip: 10 ml Omega per 5 litres of water First Post-Planting watering - Inject:
2.50 ltr/ha Omega+
2.50 ltr/ha Btr-Bxi+
2.50 ltr/ha Complexed Lo-N+
1.00 ltr/ha each of Impulses Manganese (Mn) and Boron Repeat the ahove Injection, 4 weeks after planting.
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SclentificASl ment for Environmenta \r 11agement
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Offices and laboratory lot 12 Don Young Road Mt Gravatt Research Park
Nathan Q 4111
Ph: 07 3343 6066
Fax: 07 3343 9917
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ANALYTICAL REPORT
Date of Report:
Job No:
Client: Address: Contact:
Date of Receipt: Sampling Methodology:
Sample Description:
14 September, 1998
98336
Burbank Resources
PO Box 5024, Daisy Hill Q 4127 Ian Ward
13-8-98
Ex: Burbank Resources
Lab No
Sample ID
Sample Type
Preservation
Container
98336-1
Kabi Rd soil
soil
<4C
1L G(S)
98336-2
Kabi Rd fish
water
<4C
250ml S
98336-3
Kabi Rd pump
water
<4C
250ml S
G = glass container (S) = solvent washed S = sterile container
Health Environment & Workplace Pty. Ltd. A.C.N. 010 531 932
2
Analytical Methodology:
Parameter Envirotest Method No. Methodology and Reference
WATERS
pH WPC-60 Electrometric method. APHA 4500-H+
Conductivity WPC-30 Determination by conductivity electrode. APHA2510B
Trace Elements WTE-10 Determination by ICP-MS. APHA 31208
Faecal coliforms WM-30 Membrane filter procedure. APHA 9222D
SOILS
pH SPC-50 1:5 soil/water suspension. Electrometric determination. Rayment & Hiaainson (1992) 4A1
Conductivity SPC-20 1:5 soil/water suspension. Determination by conductivity electrode. ANZECC (1995)
Trace Elements SSP-10 STE-10 Nitric acid and hydrogen peroxide digest @ 95°C. USEPA3050A Determination by ICP-MS. APHA 31208
Organochlorine Insecticides SO-30 Solvent extraction by sonication. Florisil column clean-up. Determination by gas liquid chromatography coupled with an electron capture detector (GLC-ECD). APHA6630
Organophosphorus Insecticides SO-40 Solvent extraction by sonication. Florisil column clean- up. Determination by gas liquid chromatography coupled with a flame photometric detector (FPD) or nitrogen-phosphorus detector (Queensland Health Scientific Services)
98336/Envirotest
Analytical Results:
Parameter
Units
KabiRd fish
KabiRd pump
Water Quality
Guidelines for Livestock Waterina1
Water Quality
Guidelines for Irrigation1
Drinking Water Guidelines2
Lab No.
98336-2
98336-3
Health
Aesthetic
Physico-Chemical
·PH
Stand.
7.0
5.2
-
4.5-9.0
*
6.5-8.5
Conductivity
uS/cm
101
275
-
-
-
-
Trace Elements
Antimony
µq/L
<1
<1
-
-
-
-
Arsenic
ua/L
24
36
500
100
3
-
Barium
ua/L
16
52
-
-
7
-
Cadmium
ua/L
<1
<1
10
10
2
-
Chromium
ua/L
<1
3
1000
1000
50 (as Cr(VI))
-
Cobalt
ua/L
<1
6
1000
50
-
-
Copper
ua/L
<1
4
500
200
1500
1000
Lead
ua/L
2
5
100
200
10
-
Manganese
ua/L
28
219
-
2000
500
100
Mercurv
ua/L
<1
<1
2
2
1
-
Molybdenum
ua/L
<1
<1
10
10
50
-
Nickel
ua/L
14
90
1000
200
20
-
Tin
ua/L
<1
<1
-
-
**
-
Zinc
ua/L
<1
19
20000
2000
*
3
Microbioloav
Faecal Coliforms
cfu/100ml
36
36
1000
1000
0
0
Waters
Samples analysed 'as received'.
1 ANZECC (1992). Australian Water Quality Guidelines for Fresh and Marine Waters Australian and New Zealand Environment and Conservation Council
2 NHMRC/ARMCANZ (1996). Australian Drinking Water Guidelines - Summary. National Health and Medical Research Council and Agriculture and Resource Management Council of Australia and New Zealand
# Aesthetic values are not listed if the chemical does not cause aesthetic problems, or if the value determined from health considerations is lower
Insufficient data to set a guideline based on health considerations
•• No health-based guideline value is considered necessary.
98336/Envirotest
4
2 0 Soils
Parameter Units Kabi Rd soil ANZECC/NHMRC Guidelines (1992)1
Lab No. 98336-1 Environmental Investigation Health Investigation
Phvsico-Chemical
pH Stand. 5.1 - -
Conductivity µSiem 50 - -
Trace Elements
Antimony mg/kg <1 20 -
Arsenic mg/kg 2 20 100
Barium mq/kq 11 - -
Cadmium mg/kg <1 3 20
Chromium mq/kq 4 50 (as Cr(III}} 100 (as CrNI))
Coooer mg/kg 1 60 1000
Cobalt mg/kg <1 - -
Lead mq/kq 4 300 300
Manganese mg/kg 16 500 1500
Mercury mq/kq <1 1 15
Organochlorine Insecticides
HCB mq/kq <0.01 - -
Lindane mg/kg <0.01 - -
Aldrin mq/kq <0.01 0.2 10
Dieldrin mg/kg <0.01 0.2 10
Chlordane mg/kg <0.01 - 50
Heotachlor mq/kq <0.01 - 10
Heotachlor Epoxide mg/kg <0.01 - -
cx.-Endosulphan mg/kg <0.01 - -
8-Endosulphan mg/kg <0.01 - -
Total DDT mg/kg <0.01 - -
Organophosphorus Insecticides
Azinphos -ethyl mg/kg <0.05 - -
Azinohos-methyl mg/kg <0.05 - -
Bromophos-ethyl mg/kg <0.05 - -
Chlorfenvinphos mg/kg <0.05 - -
Chlorpyrifos mg/kg <0.05 - -
Dimethoate mg/kg <0.05 - -
Demeton-S-methyl mg/kg <0.05 - -
Diazinon mg/kg <0.05 - -
Ethion mg/kg <0.05 - -
Fenamiphos mg/kg <0.05 - -
Fenthion mg/kg <0.05 - -
Malathion mg/kg <0.05 - -
Methidathion mg/kg <0.05 - -
Methamidophos mg/kg <0.05 - -
Mevinohos mg/kg <0.05 - -
Parathion mg/kq <0.05 - -
Parathion-methyl mg/kg <0.05 - -
Prothiofos mg/kg <0.05 - -
Profenofos mg/kq <0.05 - -
Results reported on a 'dry,weight' basis.
Source: ANZECC/NHMRC (1992). "Australian and New Zealand Guidelines for the Assessment and Management of Contaminated Sites". Australian and New Zealand Environment and Conservation Council/ National Health and Medical Research Council.
Wendy Barron BAppSc, MSc W. D
ENVIROTEST
Checked by:A/td!{f
98336/Envirotest
P.O. Box 5024,
ZIANDA PTY LTD. TIA:
eBURBANK RESOURCES
A.C.N. 077 488 709
Daisy Hill, Old 4127. Phone: (07) 3209 5299
Fax: (07) 3209 5299
Kabi Road Golf Farm Pty Ltd Kabi Road
Boreen Point Qld 4565
Date; 19/09/98
Att: Rena and Lance
Dear Rena and Lance,
Ref: Basic Scientific Assessment
Please find attached the original Envirotest Analytical Report along with our invoice for your Job #98336 "Kabi Road" submitted 13/08/98.
It is important to note here that the soil analytical work was performed on a composite whole of property soil sample 00"-OT' in depth, taken with a Chlorine sterilised steel implement. Then placed in an approved one-litre Hexane rinsed glass bottle, without skin/band contact and stored on ice until submitted to Envirotest on 13/8/98.
Both water samples were similarly placed in approved Laboratory sterilised containers and stored on ice until submitted for analysis. All samples were taken by the writer with Tim Claridge as witness.
WHAT IT ALL MEANS Analytical methodology Page #2
Soil Page #4 of your report From this basic Scientific Assessment, there are no excesses nor anomalies herein that would create a need for either Health or Environmental See the original
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