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Thinking acres? Think biosecurity.
If you own, occupy or manage land in NSW, you have an important role to play in protecting our agriculture, environment, community and livelihoods.
Under the Biosecurity Act 2015 everyone has a general obligation to be aware of their surroundings and take action to maintain our biosecurity.
Local Land Services helps landholders improve agricultural productivity, meet their biosecurity duty, and better manage natural resources into the future.
Find out how in the steps below.
Advice for new rural property owners
Purchasing a new property offers exciting opportunities, but it can also be overwhelming if you are new to owning rural property.
You will find Local Land Services staff on the ground throughout NSW, supporting landholders with:
- agricultural production advice
- biosecurity
- natural resource management
- emergency management.
All landholders have an important role in contributing to local communities, managing the rural landscape, and protecting it from pest animals and weeds.
There are a number of key things to familiarise yourself with as a rural property owner.
Buying checklist
A 'before you buy' checklist and introductory advice for new rural property owners.
Tips for new rural property owners
Tips and advice for moving to a rural property and making the most of your land.
General Biosecurity Duty
Learn how to prevent the introduction and spread of pests, diseases, weeds and contaminants.
Property planning
How to get started with property planning to start your rural property off on the right foot.
Farm safety
Stay on top of potential hazards on your property.
Advice for absentee landholders
Tips for new landholders who won't be living at the property fulltime.
On-farm biosecurity planning
Learn how to protect your property from pests, weeds, and diseases by making a biosecurity management plan.
Chemicals on-farm
Find out how to store and dispose of chemicals on-farm.
On-farm emergency management
Make a plan, and get advice on flood, fire and drought preparedness and recovery.
Using water
Learn about how to manage water from dams, tanks and more on-farm.
Soil management
Understand more about your property's soil to inform management decisions.
Pastures
Learn about how to measure pasture quantity and quality for livestock production.
Farm business
Access budget guides, templates and other farm business essentials.
Local Land Services podcasts
Listen to podcasts on various aspects of farming, including managing livestock, sustainability, running your farm business, and agricultural practices.
Livestock health and production
Find out all the latest information about livestock health and production for sheep, cattle, goats and more.
Apply for a PIC
If you have livestock on your land, you are required to have a property identification code (PIC) registered to that property.
National Livestock Identification System
NLIS is Australia's system for identifying and tracing livestock, primarily cattle, sheep, and farmed goats, from birth to slaughter.
Transporting livestock
When transporting livestock, you are responsible for the ensuring the welfare of animals throughout the journey, from loading to unloading.
Native vegetation management
Learn more about how to comply with the land management code and what you can do to revegetate your property.
Natural resource management
Find out how to encourage biodiversity on your property and appropriately manage native animals.
Water and waterways
Learn about water regulation and management for streams, rivers, dams and more on farm.
Natural capital
Learn more about how you can leverage natural capital on your property.
Contact Local Land Services NSW
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