Climate and emergencies for primary producers

Climate change and emergencies affect primary producers and communities across regional NSW. Find information, resources and support for dealing with bushfires, floods and extreme weather.

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Current emergencies and warnings

Is your property flood ready?

Download the farm flood readiness kit. Follow the steps to making your farm or property flood ready.

Farm flood readiness guide

Monitor seasonal conditions

Seasonal conditions and climate tools

Seasonal update

Current climate outlook

On-farm emergency preparation and recovery

Preparing for emergencies and climate events can reduce their impact on your farm or business. Learn how to plan ahead, respond quickly and access recovery support after natural disasters, extreme weather or climate risks.

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Flood management advice and recovery

Learn how to prepare your property for floods and get information to help you recover.

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Drought planning and management 

Information to help you plan for dry times and manage your stock during drought.

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Prepare and recover from bushfires

Learn how to prepare your property and what to do after a bushfire.

Responding to emergencies and climate events

During a flood, fire, drought or other extreme weather event, knowing what to do can help protect lives, animals and property. Learn how to manage key farm resources during an emergency.

On-farm emergency management

Climate information for primary producers

Low emissions agriculture

Agritech and digital agriculture

Energy and decarbonisation

Climate vulnerability assessment

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Emergency resources and support

NSW Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development (NSW DPIRD) coordinates and provides recovery assistance and advice to landholders and primary producers including commercial fishers, aquaculturists, foresters and other industries impacted by a natural disaster event.

Together, Local Land Services and NSW Agriculture and Biosecurity deliver agricultural, animal and community support during emergencies by:

  • helping primary producers and animal owners prepare for emergencies
  • coordinating support during emergencies affecting animals and plants, including animal welfare
  • providing recovery assistance to primary producers after emergencies.

Local Land Services supporting disaster recovery

Agriculture and Biosecurity's role in emergencies

Latest Local Land Services updates

Media release

Plan to protect livestock during bushfire season

Local Land Services is urging farmers and animal owners to include livestock and pets in their bushfire planning.
Media release

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.
Media release

Support available for flood-affected landholders

Local Land Services is encouraging landholders impacted by the recent floods to access the wide range of support, services and expert advice available to help them recover.
Ministerial media release

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.
Media release

Hunter landholders urged to stay flood-ready

While the forecasted high winds and rainfall from ex-Tropical Cyclone Alfred thankfully passed without significant impact on the Hunter Region, Hunter Local Land Services is reminding landholders that flood preparation is essential, especially for those living on floodplains.

Read more Local Land Services news

Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development

Contact Local Land Services NSW

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Phone:1300 795 299
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