Monitoring tools to help you prepare for drought
As a primary producer, drought is a risk that you need to manage. Learn how to plan, prepare and respond with practical tools and advice.
Farm Tracker App
The Farm Tracker App can help you monitor seasonal conditions on your property.
Combined drought indicator map
Use this interactive map to check current drought conditions in your area and make informed decisions for your property.
Seasonal update
Check current seasonal data, including rainfall, temperature and drought. Find out about past conditions and get the outlook for your region.
Farming Forecaster
Decision support tool for graziers and with real-time data on soil moisture, pasture production and livestock performance indicators.
Drought and supplementary feed calculator
Use the Drought and Supplementary Feed Calculator to create feed rations for sheep and cattle during drought and dry periods.
On-farm drought guidance
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On-farm drought management
Learn how to assess conditions, plan ahead and protect your land and livestock.
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Drought decision making
Find out how to set trigger points, make timely decisions, protect your farm, livestock and business.
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Feeding livestock in drought
Information on how to budget feed, choose the right supplements and manage risks to maintain animal health and productivity.
Livestock water requirements in drought
Stock need more water during drought, so planning is essential. Learn how to assess supply and quality to support livestock health.
Confinement feeding livestock
Learn about best practice management protocols and recommendations when confinement feeding stock on-farm.
Managing drought, fire and flood guide
Get practical strategies and tools to manage the impacts of drought, fire and flood on your farm, livestock and business.
Recovering from drought
Managing weeds after drought
Learn how to manage weed risks through biosecurity planning, feed hygiene and integrated control strategies.
Restocking after drought
Learn how to assess feed, water, biosecurity and livestock health to make informed decisions.
Drought Ready and Resilient Fund for farmers
Low interest loans up to $250,000 are now available for drought preparation, management and recovery.
Local Land Services role in drought support
We are available with ongoing advice for farmers and landholders planning for and dealing with drought.
Our staff live in regional NSW and are available to offer hands-on support with current, localised information and advice on managing and recovering from drought.
Our livestock officers provide technical advice on feeding and nutrition.
Our district veterinarians manage and advise on livestock health and welfare.
Our TSR rangers manage permits for grazing on travelling stock reserves and roads.
Our drought adoption officers assist in delivering drought planning and preparedness across the state.
Key drought initiatives
Drought adoption officers
Local Land Services received $1.5 million in funding to employ extension officers to assist in delivering drought planning and preparedness advice and workshops across the state.
Saving our soils (stock management areas)
Local Land Services led the saving our soils project over two years. This $1 million project supported farmers with knowledge and tools to adopt livestock production practices that reduce groundcover loss and improve drought resilience.
Additional support and information
Contact Local Land Services NSW
We welcome your enquiries, feedback and comments. Contact our team
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