Farm flood recovery guidance
Livestock health after floods
Floods and ongoing rain can harm livestock health and welfare. Know the risks, spot the warning signs, and take steps to keep your animals safe.
Horse care after floods
Floods can seriously affect horse health. Get advice on health checks, feeding, infection risks and when to call a vet.
Managing a small beef herd in wet conditions
Get expert tips on feeding, agistment, pasture care, budgeting and keeping your cattle healthy during wet weather.
Planting pasture and crops after a flood
Practical advice on crop selection, soil health and pasture recovery after floods.
Managing waterlogging in crops
Learn how waterlogging affects soil and crops, how to assess damage after heavy rain and what strategies can help support recovery.
Denitrification in cereal crops
Understand how waterlogging leads to nitrogen loss through denitrification, and explore ways to assess, restore and manage nitrogen levels.
Composting flood spoilage
Floods can leave behind contaminated feed and dead livestock. On-farm composting offers a practical, environmentally responsible way to manage waste.
Helping wildlife affected by floods
Find out what to do if you see injured wildlife after floods. Get contact details for help and learn how to create safe, flood-resilient habitat on your property.
Managing erosion before and after floods
Learn how to manage erosion before and after floods using vegetation, fencing, expert advice and safe structural works to protect riparian zones and waterways.
Prevent hay shed fires after flooding
Learn how to reduce the risk of hay shed fires after flooding. Find safety tips on storage, moisture control and reusing water-damaged hay.
Private native forests and flood
Advice for landholders with Private Native Forestry Plans on managing forest infrastructure after flood or prolonged rainfall.
How LLS supports landholders after an emergency
Local Land Services helps communities across NSW recover from natural disasters by supporting long-term recovery and building resilient landscapes.
Get industry-specific support after floods
Industry bodies offer practical resources and advice to help producers manage and recover from floods. Find tools and information tailored to your sector.
Funding and other support
Recovering from flood impacts takes time, resources and the right support. Whether you need financial help, mental health support or on-farm assistance, there are services available to guide you through recovery and build resilience for the future.
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