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Happy World Milk Day! 👩‍🌾 🐄This year, World Milk Day shines a spotlight on the incredible women who keep the dairy indus...
01/06/2026

Happy World Milk Day! 👩‍🌾 🐄

This year, World Milk Day shines a spotlight on the incredible women who keep the dairy industry going and in NSW their contribution is enormous.
Women play a vital role across our 443 dairy farm businesses, helping our state produce 12% of Australia's milk supply every single year.

From managing herds to running operations, women in NSW Dairy are up before dawn making it happen…every day.

This World Milk Day, we celebrate you. 🥛

Learn more about the NSW Government’s dairy industry 👉 https://www.dpi.nsw.gov.au/dpi/animals/dairy

Join NSW Government’s On‑Farm Carbon Advice team for a webinar sharing key insights from their 4‑year project empowering...
14/05/2026

Join NSW Government’s On‑Farm Carbon Advice team for a webinar sharing key insights from their 4‑year project empowering farmers to better understand and manage their on‑farm emissions.

The team has worked with farmers across NSW to estimate emissions, identify effective mitigation practices, and explore options to reduce emissions while maintaining productivity.

In this webinar, the team will walk through:
✅Key project insights of their 4 year project
✅Key emission sources and sinks across farming systems
✅The emissions reporting process and metrics
✅What farmers are doing on the ground, how they can start their farm carbon emissions profile

🗓 Wednesday, 20 May 2026
⏰1pm – 2pm
🔗Register today! https://bit.ly/4cvK6cs

Primary Industries and Regional Development
Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water

💧 On-farm water storage levels are declining across parts of NSW, and producers face real pressure.These conditions are ...
14/05/2026

💧 On-farm water storage levels are declining across parts of NSW, and producers face real pressure.

These conditions are being monitored using remote sensing technology and reported monthly in the State Seasonal Update. This gives us broader visibility of water availability across NSW and helping us better understand the pressures facing farming communities right now.

If your water situation is becoming a concern, for your livestock, your operation, or your planning - you don't have to navigate it alone.

📞 Contact your nearest Local Land Services Office for practical, on-the-ground advice and support. https://www.nsw.gov.au/departments-and-agencies/local-land-services/regional-office-locations

🔗 Find out more:
Farm dam management ➡️ www.nsw.gov.au/regional-and-primary-industries/agriculture/water/dam-management

Understanding stock water quality and quantity➡️https://www.nsw.gov.au/regional-and-primary-industries/livestock/production/water-for-livestock

This month’s State Seasonal Update➡️ https://www.dpi.nsw.gov.au/climate_applications/state-seasonal-update

13/05/2026

Jump on board the Farms of the Future mobile learning centre when it rolls into an Agtech Workshop or Field Day near you.

Upcoming Field Days:
📍 Primex Field Days 21st - 23rd May
📍 Mudgee Small Farm Field Days 10th - 11th July

The Farms of the Future team are bringing hands-on Agtech device demonstrations, expert knowledge and training directly to local farming communities.

To find out more or request a visit to your town ➡️ https://bit.ly/4pcb0K8

11/05/2026

Fuel prices are soaring and every litre counts.

When you're driving kilometres just to check water levels, livestock, crops and assets, those costs add up fast. Remote monitoring through Agtech can change that.

Join the NSW Government Farms of the Future team for a FREE interactive workshop designed to help you take control of your farm's future.

You'll learn how to:
✅ Identify the right connectivity options for your property
✅ Choose the best Agtech devices for your needs
✅ Research solutions using the Agtech Toolbox
✅ Engage with trusted suppliers and ask the right questions
You'll map your property, identify key pain points, prioritise solutions and leave with the confidence to build your own Agtech plan.

Upcoming workshops:
📍 Taree – 13 May
📍 Dubbo – 14 May
📍 Rylstone – 20 May
📍 Bourke – 2 June
📍 Cobar – 3 June
📍 Wilcannia – 4 June
📍 Broken Hill – 5 June
📍 Menindee – 9 June
📍 Pooncarie – 10 June
📍 Anabranch Hall – 11 June

🔗 Register for free → https://bit.ly/3LGk0Zg

Visit the Agtech Toolbox to see all monitoring solutions → https://bit.ly/4s5Yltg

🌾 Great news for our grain growers! We know soil-borne diseases are a real and costly challenge - to the tune of $1.7 bi...
05/05/2026

🌾 Great news for our grain growers!

We know soil-borne diseases are a real and costly challenge - to the tune of $1.7 billion annually across Australia. That's why we're proud to share that Primary Industries and Regional Development scientists are leading two major national research projects to help tackle this head on.

Dr. Steven Simpfendorfer is taking on Fusarium Crown Rot and Dr. Kurt Lindbeck is leading the national effort against Sclerotinia Stem Rot, as part of the Grains Research and Development Corporation's $34.66 million, five-year Soil-Borne Disease Initiative.

This research is all about giving practical, proven tools to protect your yields by:
✅ Reducing reliance on costly fungicides
✅ Delivering locally proven disease management strategies
✅ Supporting conservation cropping and stubble retention systems

Read how the NSW Government is contributing its scientific research and expertise to reduce the impact of soil-borne diseases. ➡️ https://bit.ly/4esHVaK

As drought continues to affect many parts of NSW, it’s a good time to check in on your stock water, feed supply and summ...
23/04/2026

As drought continues to affect many parts of NSW, it’s a good time to check in on your stock water, feed supply and summer planning.

If you’re wondering:
• Do I have enough water for the next 3–5 months?
• Will my paddock feed or fodder get me through to autumn?
• Should I consider a stock containment area to protect groundcover and soil?

You’re not alone and you don’t have to plan on your own.
Helpful online tools include:
🌾NSW Government Drought Hub: https://bit.ly/47LQ30U
🌾Assessing farm water needs: https://bit.ly/47QNgnm
🌾Water budget template: https://bit.ly/49TCe3h
🌾Summer water calculator: https://bit.ly/480MG6x
🌾Drought and supplementary feed calculator: https://bit.ly/49NY5ZW
🌾 Guide to containment feeding: https://bit.ly/4kt6Tqv

Producers across the central to the north of NSW have experienced an intense dry summer, multiple heatwaves and a limite...
21/04/2026

Producers across the central to the north of NSW have experienced an intense dry summer, multiple heatwaves and a limited autumn break.

This rapid drought onset, which set in around October 2025 after several strong seasons, has pushed pasture growth rates into the bottom 5% of the 40-year record over the past six months.
What's being seen on the ground:
🌾 Pasture growth well below average across the region
🌾 Feed quality and availability down in many paddocks
🌾 Producers making proactive calls on stock numbers and supplementary feeding

Support is available right now via:
👉 Drought Relief Loans
👉 Rural Financial Counselling Service
👉 Agronomic advice
👉 Farm business resilience support
👉 Personal wellbeing services

All on hand through NSW Government’s Drought page:https://www.droughthub.nsw.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0004/1664176/Drought-Support-Measures.pdf

Reach out early. The Australian Government says states no longer declare drought, so you don't have to wait until things get harder.

More information on changing seasonal conditions across NSW is available in the NSW State Seasonal Update: https://www.dpi.nsw.gov.au/climate_applications/state-seasonal-update

15/04/2026

Our team will provide insights from a national grower survey on legume inoculation and practice which has been conducted several times over the last 10 years.

14/04/2026

FuelCheck provides information about fuel prices and availability at service stations near you.

With FuelCheck, you can compare fuel and petrol prices according to type, such as E10, Unleaded, Premium Unleaded, Diesel, LPG and more.

Download the NSW Government's FuelCheck app today at fuelcheck.nsw.gov.au

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