Farm Mapping    more info

An accurate farm map is an essential farm planning, design and management tool. FSA Consulting has considerable experience with farm surveying and mapping and can produce high quality farm maps quickly for minimal cost.

FSA Consulting uses RTK GPS surveying equipment to accurately locate and map all farm features. FSA Consulting can make design and management recommendations based on the farm mapping to improve farm productivity.

Contract Research    more info

The sustainable management of Australia's natural resources (our land, water, marine and biological systems) is vital to ensure our ongoing social, economic and environmental wellbeing. The management of these natural resources calls for a united effort between governments, landholders, industry and the community. FSA Consulting’s strong contacts within the NRM industry means that any NRM research undertaken by FSA Consulting is applied and relevant. FSA Consulting has the ability to work closely with other NRM organisations so that the best outcome is achieved for the client.

Soil Survey and Sampling    more info

The majority of existing soil data is collected at a regional scale, which means the information will not provide sufficient information for farm scale planning and management. To provide a better understanding of the soil resource, more detailed assessment is essential as the soil physical and chemical properties play a major role in the success of any agricultural system. FSA Consulting has experienced and qualified soil surveyors to undertake site specific soil assessments and/or sampling.

Training    more info

FSA Consulting’s NRM Training Course - “Managing my Natural Resources” can help you:

1. know the risk of salinity developing on your property?
2. know the vegetation clearing rules for your property?
3. know how a flood might affect your property today?
4. know how to use water more efficiently on your property?
5. can you identify trees, weeds, pests and wildlife on your property?
6. know if your enterprises comply with relevant industry codes of practice?
7. have up-to-date copies of every Government license that you have that will affect

GQAL Assessment    more info

Good quality agricultural land (GQAL) is a finite resource and State Planning Policy (SPP) 1/92 Development and Conservation of Good Quality Agricultural Land is used to protect this land from development. However, many of the GQAL maps are prepared using regional scale soil information, which means the information will not provide sufficient detail at the property scale. To provide a better understanding of the actual GQAL status, more detailed assessment is an essential part of any development.

FSA Consulting has experienced and qualified soil surveyors to undertake site specific soil and GQAL assessments.

Property Map of Assessable Vegetation (PMAV)    more info

PMAVs are property scale maps that are certified by the Department of Natural Resources and Water (NRW). A PMAV is like a regional ecosystem map. It shows the location, boundaries and status of vegetation (endangered, of-concern etc.), but at a property scale. Where a PMAV is approved, it replaces the regional ecosystem (RE) mapping for determining, in part, whether clearing is permitted.

The professional team at FSA Consulting can provide expert advice and assist or prepare a PMAV for your property.

IDMP    more info

The Department of Primary Industries (DPI) administers Irrigation and Drainage Management Plans (IDMP) under the Water Management Act 2000 for irrigated properties in New South Wales. DPI will assess a water transfer before issuing a water use license. Part of this assessment includes irrigation managers being able to show how their irrigation management practices minimise environmental impacts. By preparing an IDMP, this can demonstrate the irrigators’ technology and management practices and identify areas for future improvement.

The professional team at FSA Consulting can provide expert advice on IDMP preparation and irrigation best management practice. IDMP services we can provide include: