Updates

• ELECTION
  NSW Caretaker Period has commenced

  The caretaker period for the NSW Election commenced on 1 March 2019. Accordingly, no ministerial press releases or related information issued by the Government from 1 March 2019 will be available on this website. For copies of recently-issued ministerial press releases or information on the election policies of any political party, please go to the website of the relevant political party.

• Rates
  2019 rates notices adjusted due to drought

  Local Land Services rates for the 2019 period will not be payable under the NSW Government’s drought relief package. Find out more here.

• Congratulations
  2014-2019

  Well done to the people of NSW on all they've achieved to improve agricultural production and environmental health in the past five years, despite challenging circumstances.

• Here when it matters
  Here when it matters

  Helping farmers connect with services and information to help manage the health of their livestock during the drought. Listen to Hugh Taylor's story here.

• Private Native Forestry
  Private Native Forestry Review

  The government is currently undertaking a review of Private Native Forestry and has released a Review Terms of Reference.

• LIVESTOCK
  Water requirements for stock

  With the hot weather settling in its important stock are well watered and the quality of that water is fit for consumption. Read here about the requirements for sheep and cattle.

Media releases

• Landholders encouraged to attend dry conditions workshop sessions
  28 February 2019
• Collaboration to lead long-term Richmond River recovery
  28 February 2019
• Water management - quantity and quality on your property
  28 February 2019

Events

• Boots off - share a laugh! (Lockhart)

  27 February 2019

• Guyra Ladies in Livestock workshop

  27 February 2019

• Farm Water Workshop (Braidwood)

  28 February 2019