Volunteers contribute $9.9M in conservation efforts
Greater Sydney Landcare and Bushcare volunteers contributed about $9.9 million worth of environmental conservation efforts across the region in the 2023/24 financial year.
Waterbugs provide key insights into catchment health
Hunter Local Land Services and The Waterbug Company have recently assessed water quality across the Wollombi Brook catchment by sampling waterbugs at 30 sites across 10 creeks. Waterbugs play a crucial role in freshwater ecosystems. They are a vital food source for native wildlife, including platypus and rakali (native water rat) and serve as indicators of ecological health.
Five new Farming Forecaster probes in the Central West
Central West Local Land Services has installed 5 new soil probe and weather stations as part of the Farming Forecaster Project. The sites at Mendooran, Geurie, Parkes, Jemalong (Forbes) and Grenfell, aim to equip graziers with predictive forecasts on weather, soil moisture, and pasture production.
Flock to Cowra in June for Sheep Muster
Central Tablelands Local Land Services is pleased to announce Sheep Muster 2025 - an unmissable opportunity for sheep producers.
Feedlot bound sustainable beef on the agenda at the North West Beef Producers Forum
Understanding how to adapt a beef operation for the best chance of success can be a challenge in today’s changing industry landscape, with new technologies, supply chain and sustainability factors emerging. To help local beef producers find more certainty in their business decision making, North West Local Land Services will be hosting the North West Beef Producers Forum on 15 May 2025 in the Tamworth region.
Future Grounds forum to explore bold ideas for local farmers
In a time of rapid change, with increasing pressures from consumers, supply chains and sustainability mandates, it’s more important than ever for farmers to get informed and contribute to the future of our regional landscapes. Future Grounds, a one-day forum being held on Wednesday 14 May 2025, will unite the farming community to discuss current issues. The forum will showcase big-picture thinking around what our future could look like, and practical pathways farmers can take now to leverage current natural capital opportunities.
Transporting livestock – are they fit to load?
Livestock producers are reminded of their obligations when transporting animals, with the Animal Biosecurity and Welfare team at South East Local Land Services providing important advice to help ensure animal welfare throughout the journey.
Heads up, hooves ahead: road safety reminder for motorists
Motorists in the Boorowa region are advised that there will be travelling stock on the roads starting from late April to May. Motorists are being reminded to slow down and stay alert when approaching livestock grazing or being moved along public roads in travelling stock reserves (TSRs).
Support for Northern and Western NSW farmers as flood risks increase
Landholders and communities in western NSW are being urged to prepare for extensive flooding and isolation throughout April and May as significant flows from Queensland continue to move down the river systems into NSW.
North West and Northern Tablelands Local Land Services to undertake aerial and ground baiting for wild dog and fox control
Northern Tablelands and North West Local Land Services will begin a wild dog and fox aerial baiting program.
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