Farm management

Get the essentials on managing your farm in NSW including advice for new rural property owners, lifestyle blocks, farm safety, emergency preparedness an introduction to owning livestock.

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Advice for new rural property owners

Rural Living Handbook

A 'before you buy' checklist and introductory advice for new rural property owners. 

Caring for cultural heritage

Understand the importance of preserving sites and objects of cultural significance on your farm.

Annual Land and Stock Return

This yearly farm census helps Local Land Services protect and build our primary industries.

Advice for livestock owners

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.

Managing your farm

Local Land Services podcasts

Listen to podcasts on various aspects of farming, including managing livestock, sustainability, running your farm business, and agricultural practices.

On-farm biosecurity planning

Learn how to protect your property from pests, weeds, and diseases by making a biosecurity management plan. 

On-farm emergency preparedness

Advice and resources for improving farm resilience to climate conditions, emergency management and farm recovery.  

Contact Local Land Services NSW

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Find your nearest LLS office

Local Land Services is moving to nsw.gov.au. During the change, you might find the information you are looking for at lls.nsw.gov.au

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