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Local Land Services staff live and work in your region to deliver customer-focused services to farmers, landholders and the community.

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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

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New co-investment opportunity to boost large scale conservation in NSW

Leaders from across the conservation, agribusiness and corporate sectors came together last month to explore a new co-investment model designed to support large-scale conservation partnerships across the state.

Media release

Have your say on a place name in Blacktown LGA

The Geographical Names Board (GNB) is seeking community feedback on a proposal by Blacktown City Council to name a reserve in Tallawong as Yarra Park.

Media release

Have your say on a place name in the City of Sydney LGA

The Geographical Names Board (GNB) is seeking community feedback on a proposal from Transport for NSW to name a new wharf in Glebe as Fish Market Wharf.

Media release

Have your say on a place name in the City of Parramatta LGA

The Geographical Names Board (GNB) is seeking community feedback on a proposal by the City of Parramatta to name a reserve in Ermington as Bertie Park.

Media release

Have your say on a place name in Wollondilly LGA

The Geographical Names Board (GNB) is seeking community feedback on a proposal by Wollondilly Shire Council to name a reserve in Thirlmere as Peter Fenning Park.