Drought support & resources
Drought Support
To help you plan, prepare and recover for drought, support is available through programs such as:
NSW DroughtHub
The NSW DroughtHub is an online centre that includes a wide range of guides, resources and assistance programs for farmers and rural communities who are preparing for, managing the impacts of, or recovering from, droughts in New South Wales.
Local Land Services
Local Land Services staff provide farmers with on the ground support and advice on animal nutrition, pasture management and livestock health. For more information visit the Murray Local Land Services or call 1300 795 299 or email admin.murray@lls.nsw.gov.au.
Farm Business Resilience Program
The Farm Business Resilience Program invites farmers in NSW to positively change the way they run their farming enterprise. It's designed to empower farmers with the skills to navigate risks, adapt to climatic shifts, and enhance the overall resilience of their operations, economically, environmentally, and socially. Through personalised coaching, workshops, and digital learning, plus invaluable peer insights from case studies, NSW farmers are transforming their businesses into models of resilience and forward-thinking success.
Rural Aid
Rural Aid stands with farmers when they need us most. Rural Aid provides critical support to farmers effected through natural disaster through disaster financial assistance, fodder, domestic water and domestic water tanks and volunteer assistance.
Rural Aid also offer free counselling services, educational resources and community development programs.
Drought Resources
Managing Drought, Fire and Flood Guide
Managing Drought, Fire and Flood Guide covers the range of matters you need to consider to prepare and respond including planning, strategies and a drought action plan.
Drought, Fire and Flood Recovery Guide
Drought, Fire and Flood Recovery Guide is a sister guide to the Managing drought, fire and flood guide focusing on recovery. The recovery phrase in any extreme event not only represents a period for you to try and return to normality as quickly as possible. It also provides a significant opportunity to consider how to improve preparedness, response and recovery plans into the future.