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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.

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

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.

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.