Achieving Sustainability in Agriculture & Farming
Veolia pioneers environmental solutions driving sustainability in agriculture. Our innovative approaches optimise farming operations for cost-efficiency while adopting sustainable practices in agriculture.
Veolia works alongside the agriculture industry, assisting farmers, manufacturers and other businesses to better protect the environment, comply with regulations and adopt sustainable practices in agriculture. As a leading provider of sustainable solutions, we prioritise responsible resource management and environmental awareness. Through efficient resource use, waste diversion and circular economy approaches, Veolia empowers the agriculture sector to minimise its ecological footprint. Our goal is to foster a greener future by integrating sustainability in agriculture across operations and promoting environmentally conscious mindsets.
Sustainability Challenges in Agriculture & Farming
Overcoming sustainability challenges is crucial for the agriculture industry to meet global food demands while preserving natural resources. The sector faces numerous hurdles:
- Stringent requirements on quality, safety, hygiene and traceability
- Cost control and economic performance
- Reducing environmental impact by managing water cycles, energy use, by-products, and end-of-life products
- Building a solid reputation for sustainable practices
- Pursuing a proactive approach to social responsibility
Sustainable Practices in Agriculture & Farming
By understanding the unique challenges faced by the agriculture industry, our team of specialists works closely with agricultural businesses to maintain profitability and operational efficiency, with a focus on sustainable practices. Veolia provides an integrated range of services and solutions to achieve sustainability in agriculture:
- Adopting direct irrigation and groundwater recharge approaches to optimise water usage across farming operations.
- Producing animal feed and fertilisers from food processing facilities, promoting circular economy practices.
- Recovering energy and water utilised at food processing facilities for improved resource efficiency.
- Recovering water, waste, and energy resources from food processors, retailers, and restaurants to reduce environmental impact.
Our comprehensive waste, energy, and water management services empower the agriculture sector to enhance sustainability and adopt sustainable practices throughout the product life cycle.
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Waste ManagementServicesWaste Management for the Agriculture Sector
Effective waste management is crucial for sustainability in agriculture. Veolia provides tailored agricultural waste management, from auditing to treatment, enhancing sustainable farming efforts through responsible waste handling and minimising environmental impact across agricultural operations.
- Comprehensive waste management plans
- Hazardous and non-hazardous waste
- Dust suppression, chemicals and logistics
- Collection and recovery/recycling of construction waste
- Guaranteed operations and maintenance
- Bin washing
- Continuous improvement program
- Waste education and training
- Environmental and efficiency reporting
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Energy SolutionsServicesEnergy Solutions for the Agriculture Sector
Optimising energy usage and reducing environmental impacts are key for sustainability in agriculture. Veolia's holistic energy solutions for agricultural businesses ensure energy efficiency, minimise operational costs and carbon footprint, supporting the adoption of sustainable practices in agriculture.
- Operations and maintenance of HVAC
- Operations and maintenance of heating and cooling networks
- Combined heat and power
- Renewable energy
- Facility management
- Waste to energy recovery
- Heat recovery solutions
- Building energy services
- Energy Performance Contracting (EPC)Long-term carbon performance management
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Water TreatmentServicesWater Treatment Solutions for the Agriculture Sector
Water management solutions promoting sustainable agriculture practices. Veolia ensures reliable water access and efficient utilisation through precision irrigation for agricultural operations.
- Water asset management
- Water and wastewater services
- Water reuse and recycling
- Water networks maintenance
- Smart water services
- Portable water systems
- Guaranteed operations and maintenance
- Optimisation of water chemical conditioning
Certified products, services and equipment
Veolia Customer Success Stories
Discover the transformative power of sustainable agriculture practices.
Our innovative approach combines innovative solutions, industry knowledge, and ongoing relationships with key stakeholders actively working within the agriculture industry. This positively places us in a position to create resilient farming systems that benefit both customers and the planet.
Farm Waste Recovery (FWR), part of the Industry Waste Recovery (IWR) group, plays a pivotal role in the recycling of agricultural packaging and products. Working in tandem we are efficiently providing collection, transport, and recycling services of polypropylene packaging for their closed-loop network across Australia.
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