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Managing Farm Aftermath: Floods, Droughts, and Support for NSW Landholders

Strategic Insights

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As drought-stricken areas of NSW experience devastating flooding, the state's northern regions and coastal communities are facing the aftermath of a disastrous flooding event. Natural disasters like floods, droughts, and bushfires have a profound impact on individuals and communities. Both the state and federal governments provide a range of support and assistance for those affected, including grants and loans for repairing and rebuilding farm infrastructure.

Key Takeaways:

  • The Australian and NSW governments have announced additional support for primary producers in NSW affected by the east coast severe weather event from May 18, 2025, providing access to up to $75,000 in assistance.
  • The NSW Rural Assistance Authority will administer grants for this Disaster Recovery Funding.
  • NSW Dept of Primary Industries and Regional Development (DPIRD) and Local Land Services offer a wide range of advice and support to help landholders make informed decisions about pastures, crops, livestock, and pests.
  • Tocal College's dairy operation lost over 100 hectares of winter feed and faced challenges with dairy herd feeding due to flood damage.
  • The college's beef and sheep operations were also affected, with a loss of at least 100ha of improved pasture to flooding.
  • The college has adequate flood-free paddocks with native and naturalised pasture to continue feeding beef cattle and sheep.
  • Significant damage to fences, roads, and creek crossings will need to be repaired.

Statistics:

  • 100 hectares of winter feed lost by Tocal College's dairy operation due to flood damage.
  • 290 cows being milked by Tocal College's dairy operation.
  • 500 round bales of hay and silage bought in for the dairy herd after the flood event.
  • 1250 tonnes of maize silage in bunker storage to maintain dairy herd production through the winter.
  • Up to $75,000 in assistantance available through the Disaster Recovery Funding.

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  • "Natural Disaster Assistance Guide for Primary Industries" web page by NSW DPIRD.

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