3 February 2021 - Drought
A review of drought support for primary producers will recommence with a survey to gather farmer feedback on the most effective measures that helped them manage their businesses in the face of the recent drought.
18 December 2020 - Agriculture; Drought
Farmers affected by storms which hit Cabonne and Oberon LGA earlier this year can now apply for Agricultural Natural Disaster Assistance through the NSW Rural Assistance Authority.
18 September 2020 - Agriculture; Drought
The NSW Department of Primary Industries has launched a new publication Preparing for drought – what the farmers say, designed to provide a resource to support the State’s primary producers to become stronger and ready to face future droughts.
31 January 2019 - Drought
A convoy of 50 road-trains carrying 3,500 large bales of emergency hay rolled into Cobar on Australia Day to help drought affected farmers in the region, thanks to a $375,000 NSW Government Donated Fodder Transport subsidy.
7 December 2018 - Drought
The NSW Department of Primary Industries (DPI) State Seasonal Update for November indicates that drought conditions have re-intensified across much of NSW, particularly in the west of the state, despite isolated rainfall throughout the month.