Media Releases

Dry conditions continue across the majority of NSW

- Agriculture; Drought

The NSW Department of Primary Industries (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.

Small spring improvements for some farmers

- Agriculture; Drought

The latest NSW Department of Primary Industries (DPI) State Seasonal Update for September indicates 98% of the state remains in drought.

Rainfall welcomed but not drought breaking

- Agriculture; Drought

The NSW Department of Primary Industries (DPI) has today released the latest State Seasonal Update, which indicates NSW received welcome widespread rainfall throughout August; however 99.8 per cent of NSW remains in drought.

DPI releases drought guide in time for spring

- Agriculture; Drought

The NSW Department for Primary Industries (DPI) has launched its ‘Managing and Preparing for Drought Guide’, just in time for spring to give the State’s primary producers relevant information to help them make informed decisions.

Giving back to our farmers made easier

- Agriculture; Drought

The NSW Government has today announced a partnership with not-for-profit GIVIT, as an official partner to manage offers of assistance for farmers, their families and rural communities experiencing hardship due to the current drought.

Applications open for transport subsidies

- Agriculture; Drought

Just one week after the NSW Government announced its new $500 million NSW Emergency Drought Relief Package, the NSW Rural Assistance Authority (RAA) have started processing drought transport subsidy applications.

Farmers missing winter rain

- Agriculture; Drought

The latest NSW Department of Primary Industries (DPI) State Seasonal Update for June indicates some welcome rain was received in southern NSW, but the majority of the state continues to endure dry conditions.

Considerations for late sown barley crops

- Agriculture; Drought

NSW producers considering late sowing barley in consideration of the dry start to winter have been advised to take paddock selection and seed quality into account.

Drought continues to bite across NSW

- Agriculture; Drought

NSW primary producers continue to be challenged by the current seasonal conditions, with the latest NSW Department of Primary Industries (DPI) State Seasonal Update indicating almost all the state is now in mild to severe drought.

Latest winter crop weed guide out now

- Agriculture; Drought

NSW Department of Primary Industries (DPI) free 2018 Weed control in winter crops publicationa highly sought after guide for local farmers, is now available.