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Financial assistance for farmers

The NSW Rural Assistance Authority (RAA) provides tailored access to financial assistance to help deal with challenges and change.

Explore loans, grants, rebates, subsidies and support for primary producers.

A healthy coast and sea

The coast is important to our way of life, our culture and our identity. Learn more about how government, industry and the community working together to care for the NSW coast.

Young Farmer Business Program

The tools, network and support to grow your farming business.

Farms of the Future

Helping farmers embrace technology for increased productivity, market competitiveness, and better resource management. 

Learn more about enhancing digital skills in farming and using IoT devices to boost productivity and sustainability.

Specialist help for soil and land management

From erosion control to dam construction, gully management and property planning, the Soil Conservation Service offers landowners practical help and solutions for soil and land management.

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Climate, weather and safety

Check current weather warnings, find information about climate change and advice on how to stay safe during times of fire, flood or storms.

Land and soil

Information about regional land services, soils, land management, Crown land and geodiversity in NSW.

Weeds and pest animals

Pests, diseases, weeds and contaminants are major threats to our natural environment and farming industries. Everyone has a role to play in protecting NSW from these biosecurity risks.

Latest environment, land and water updates

Media release
15 July 2025

A trip 480 million years in the making

Last month, local landholders took a step back in time – about 480 million years! The 2025 Monaro Soils and Geology Tour, hosted by South East Local Land Services is in its 5th year. The tour gave Monaro land managers the chance to explore the unique landscapes, soils and geological features of the Upper Murrumbidgee region.
Ministerial media release
11 July 2025

Next stage of landslip repairs underway on Cambewarra and Brown Mountains

Landslip repairs are underway at two more sites on Cambewarra Mountain this week, with teams also preparing to start work on the last remaining landslip site on Brown Mountain. The Australian and NSW Governments are funding these repairs through the Disaster Recovery Funding Arrangements (DRFA). 
Ministerial media release
5 July 2025

NSW Government signs off Council’s temporary coastal erosion works for The Entrance North

The NSW Government has given the green light for Central Coast Council to undertake temporary protective works to shore up properties at The Entrance North from the threat of coastal erosion.
Ministerial media release
3 July 2025

Landmark Urbenville water infrastructure project now complete

Residents in Urbenville, Muli Muli, and Woodenbong in northern New South Wales have access to safer and more reliable drinking water with a critical $3.5 million infrastructure project to expand the Urbenville Water Treatment Plant now complete.
Ministerial media release
2 July 2025

Fire ants confirmed and treated at a Tweed Heads site

The NSW Government has today confirmed that an immature fire ants nest has been detected and treated on a property site in Tweed Heads.

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Recent environment, land and water publications

Report
Coffs Harbour bypass | 8 April 2025

Environmental representative monthly report - March 2025

Coffs Harbour Bypass Environmental representative monthly report for March 2025.
Report
Coffs Harbour bypass | 1 April 2025

Acoustic advisor monthly report March 2025

The 2025 monthly acoustic advisor reports for the Coffs Harbour bypass project outlines ongoing construction activities.
Report
Local Land Services | 28 March 2025

Greater Sydney local annual achievement report

An overview of the work and achievements of Local Land Services in the Greater Sydney region of NSW throughout 2024.
Training material
Local Land Services | 11 March 2025

Beef Fundamentals course

The Beef Fundamentals self-paced course will equip you with essential farming knowledge, and skills needed to thrive as a beef producer.
Policy
The Cabinet Office | 10 March 2025

Net Zero Government Operations Policy

The NSW Government’s Net Zero Government Operations Policy (NZGOP) sets out the requirements for general government sector agencies with 100 or more staff to reduce their greenhouse gas emissions and contribute to the state’s legislated emissions reduction targets. The policy applies from December 2024 and replaces the Government Resource Efficiency Policy.
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