On-farm emergency management

Make informed decisions before, during and after emergencies. Learn how to manage key farm resources during drought, flood or fire.

a small herd of alpacas eating hay during drought
a profile shot 2 cows eating feed during drought

Feeding livestock

Guidance to help you budget feed and manage your stock during dry, flood or fire conditions.

Cattle in a dam during drought

Water for livestock during an emergency

Information to help you prepare water resources during times of drought, flood and fire.

a person unloading feed from a truck with a forklift on their farm

Manage feed and fodder risks

Learn about how you can manage and mitigate risks when importing feed and fodder to your property.

Black cows with ear tags looking at the camera.

Restocking after flood, fire or drought

Restocking after drought, flood or fire takes careful planning. Learn how to assess feed, water, biosecurity and livestock health to make informed decisions.

A herd of cattle in a flood affected paddock

Disposal of animals after a disaster

Proper disposal of deceased livestock after a flood, fire or drought is important. It helps protect the environment and reduces risks to people and animals by limiting the spread of disease.

flooded pasture

Pasture recovery after dry, flood or fire conditions

Pastures can be damaged in different ways by drought, flooding or bushfire. Learn how to assess your pasture and manage recovery.

Disaster advice for primary producers 

The impact of fires, floods and other natural disasters can affect primary producers beyond their own resilience levels, requiring assistance to respond during an emergency and to recover. 

Local Land Services can help primary producers and livestock owners prepare for and respond to emergencies and natural disaster events. 

A herd of cows grazing in a paddock near the edge of floodwaters
a herd of cattle feeding in drought
Aerial view of rural property shown dirt roads to isolated buildings with burnt paddocks in the foreground, active fire fronts in vegetation and heavy smoke.

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