Pasture, land and water in drought

Essential information farmers need to protect and rebuild their pastures, soil, land and water resources in relation to drought, fire or flood. Focusing on practical, day‑to‑day decisions as well as long‑term recovery of the landscape.

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Farming Forecaster

Make data-driven decisions with Farming Forecaster. 

Farming Forecaster places soil moisture, local weather, pasture production and livestock performance information at your fingertips. Use the free data provided to create real-time updates of pasture conditions and forecasts up to four months ahead.

Prevent plant diseases

As a landholder, it's your duty to manage plant pests, weeds and diseases on your land and stop new ones from establishing. Learn how to identify, track, and get help controlling risks to plant biosecurity in NSW.

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Livestock cows in field with grass in foreground

Assess pasture, soil and water in drought

Get practical advice to manage drought on your property. Learn how to assess conditions, plan ahead and protect your land and livestock.

On-farm drought management

Farm dam handbook

A healthy farm dam is important for keeping livestock well and supplying water for your property. It also supports local wildlife. This guide gives practical advice to help you look after your dam and keep your property in good condition.

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Hunter Valley dam in NSW

Key drought contacts

 

Local Land Services | call: 1300 795 299 | Local Land Services website

Rural Assistance Authority (loans) | Rural Assistance Authority website

Rural Financial Counselling Service (RFCS) Central & Southern NSW | call: 1800 319 458  | Rural financial counselling service website

RFCS NSW Northern | call: 1800 344 090 | RFCS NSW Northern

Drought Coordinator | email: drought@lls.nsw.gov.au

Seasonal conditions team | email: seasonal.conditions@dpird.nsw.gov.au

Wellbeing | call: Lifeline: 13 11 14 | Beyond Blue: 1300 22 4636 | 13YARN 13 92 76 | In an emergency, call 000

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