Agriculture

Information for NSW primary producers, farmers and industry workers on horticulture, cropping and pastures to improve productivity, profitability and sustainability. Get advice on improving agricultural soil and managing on-farm water.

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Sustainable agriculture helps drive the NSW economy and regional communities - creating jobs, producing food and fibre, and powering local industries. Its success relies on secure water access, healthy soils, strong biosecurity, and sustainable land management. 

Horticulture

Best practice for industries including fresh fruit and vegetables, wine, nuts, oils, flowers and turf.
 

Cropping systems

Resources for broadacre farming of grains, oilseeds, pulses, and other field crops.

 

 

Pastures

Managing grasses and legumes to support animal health, improve soil condition, and boost farm resilience.

Water management

Efficient access, smart irrigation, and sustainable management to support crops, pastures and livestock.

Soil and land health

Healthy soils and well-managed land to support crop growth, pasture quality, environmental resilience.

Farm business

Access budget guides, templates and other farm business essentials.

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How we can help

Local Land Services provides extension, advisory and capacity building services to agricultural producers. 

Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development is Australia’s largest provider of rural research and development.

 

Local Land Services projects

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Waterwise for the future

On-farm training and technical support to help growers adopt sustainable water and nutrient management practices. 

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A plastic bag filled with plant clippings and a pair of garden shears lying on the ground in a dry, scrubby landscape.

Pasture monitoring in the rangelands

Supporting landholders to monitor pasture productivity in the Western rangelands.

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Improving soil condition and management practice

Supporting discussion groups, monitoring land condition and building a soil knowledge database.

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Upcoming events

Latest news

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Building farm productivity and resilience on the North Coast

Farmers in the NSW Government’s North Coast Local Land Services (LLS) region are participating in a three-year project that is set to build their farm productivity and resilience while protecting the region’s natural and cultural assets. 
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Producers urged to inspect lucerne for cowpea aphids

The NSW Government's Local Land Services is urging producers across the Monaro region to inspect their lucerne for cowpea aphid infestations, following increasing reports of the pest impacting pastures and livestock health. 
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New webinar series provides farmers with specialised drought support

A series of online workshops, helping farmers share knowledge and create a sense of community, is kicking off this week through Local Land Services’ Drought Adoption Officer Program.
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Helping Hunter Valley farmers design their future

Hunter landholders will have the chance to design their dream farm this spring through a new series of Farming by Design workshops delivered by Hunter Local Land Services.
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Producers urged to get ahead of the carbon curve

Hunter region red meat producers are being encouraged to take a proactive step into the carbon space, with Meat & Livestock Australia’s (MLA) Carbon EDGE workshop coming to Singleton on 19-20 November 2025.

Recent publications

Compliance

Western Community Advisory Group Terms of Reference

Scope, goals and guidance for Local Land Services Western advisory groups.
Compliance

South East Community Advisory Group Terms of Reference

Scope, goals and guidance for Local Land Services South East advisory groups.
Compliance

Central Tablelands Community Advisory Group Terms of Reference

Scope, goals and guidance for Local Land Services Central Tablelands advisory groups.
Compliance

Northern Tablelands Community Advisory Group Terms of Reference

Scope, goals and guidance for Local Land Services Northern Tablelands advisory groups.
Compliance

Hunter Community Advisory Group Terms of Reference

Scope, goals and guidance for Local Land Services Hunter advisory groups.

Contact Local Land Services NSW

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