This group covers R&D directed towards environmentally sustainable production of animals and animal primary products by minimising the generation of emissions and waste and by reducing or optimising the consumption of water and other natural resources.
This group has six objectives:
839801 Management of Gaseous Waste from Animal Production (excl. Greenhouse Gases)
839802 Management of Greenhouse Gas Emissions from Animal Production
839803 Management of Liquid Waste from Animal Production (excl. Water)
839804 Management of Solid Waste from Animal Production
839805 Management of Water Consumption by Animal Production
839899 Environmentally Sustainable Animal Production not elsewhere classified
Exclusions:
a) Minimisation of input waste (other than water and energy) is to be categorised according to the objective that benefits from the improvement of input use.
b) Waste handling services such as collection, storage, recycling and disposal provided by local councils or private or non-profit waste management businesses are included in Group 9004 Water and Waste Services.
c) Air quality; control of pests, diseases and exotic species; ecosystem assessment and management; flora, fauna and biodiversity; land and water management; rehabilitation of degraded areas; remnant vegetation and conservation areas; soils; and natural hazards in agricultural environments are included in Division 96 Environment.