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The NSW Government has announced a $500 million NSW Emergency Drought Relief Package to help farmers manage the effects of the current drought. -
State Seasonal Update
State Seasonal Update

State Seasonal Update

Drought conditions have re-intensified across much of NSW, particularly in the west of the state, despite isolated rainfall throughout the month.

The 2018 Farmer of the Year winners Glen and Julie Andreazza from Willbriggie
The 2018 Farmer of the Year winners Glen and Julie Andreazza from Willbriggie

NSW Farmer of the Year awarded

Riverina grain farmers Glen and Julie Andreazza have been announced as the winners of the 2018 NSW Farmer of the Year Award.

Bega Valley region proposed SMART drumline trial - Have your say - Online survey now open
Bega Valley region proposed SMART drumline trial - Have your say - Online survey now open

Bega Valley Region Community Survey

Have your say on the proposed eight week trial of SMART drumlines at beaches in Tathra, Pambula and Merimbula. Survey closes on 9 December.

Important Agricultural Land map

Have your say on the Murray Riverina Important Agricultural Land map. This initiative will map important agricultural land, to understand the value and contribution of agricultural land and assist in making current future decisions about agricultural land uses.

NSW Primary Industries Performance, Data and Insights

See an overview of each of our primary industries including output value, growth trends and the deeper analysis affecting the industries in 2017-18.

State Seasonal Update
State Seasonal Update

State Seasonal Update

The NSW DPI State Seasonal Update for October shows the majority of NSW is still in drought despite average to above average rainfall being received over the past month.

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