Agricultural water

Learn how to improve water quality and use on-farm. Manage farm dams, tanks and irrigation, adopt climate-smart practices, keep water healthy for livestock and prepare for drought and other weather conditions.

2 bodies of water on grazing pastures

Water is one of the most valuable resources in agriculture. It's essential for livestock, cropping, irrigation, and sustaining healthy landscapes. Local Land Services (LLS) works to support landholders in managing water efficiently, legally, and sustainably.

This page brings together practical advice, programs, and tools to help you make informed decisions about agricultural water use.

Photograph of a dam in farmland in NSW.

Water-use responsibilities

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Water planning

LLS staff member standing at a farm gate in front of a soil moisture probe.

Moisture monitoring

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Water quality testing

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Irrigation

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Farm tanks

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Farm dams

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Water for livestock

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