Primary Producers requiring assistance or wishing to report damage as a result of severe flooding and heavy rain are being encouraged to contact their Local Land Services Office on 1300 795 299.
Subscribe now for unlimited access.
$0/
(min cost $0)
or signup to continue reading
NSW DPI State Emergency Management Officer, David Gorman said the NSW Government is providing emergency assistance to farmers following significant rainfall and flooding over the past month.
“We are currently providing assistance to farmers with stranded stock in the Bogan and Forbes Local Government areas,” said Mr Gorman.
“So far we have assisted more than 1,500 sheep and cattle by moving them to higher ground, aerial surveillance or fodder drops.
“DPI will continue to assess the impact to livestock, crops and farm infrastructure however at this stage, it is too early to obtain an accurate assessment of damage.”
The Bureau of Meteorology is predicting further rainfall in the coming days. Farmers are reminded to:
· move stock to higher ground away from known flood prone areas
· where possible, ensure these areas won’t be cut off from access
· if access may be cut ensure there is sufficient fodder available on site to sustain stock for an extended period
· ensure fodder supplies/ storage is accessible
Farmers are also encouraged to visit the DPI website, dpi.nsw.gov.au for information on feeding and health related issues in livestock, managing flood affected pastures and aquaculture issues.
For emergency assistance, contact the State Emergency Service on 132 500.
Information on a range of assistance measures, including Personal Hardship and Distress assistance, low interest loans and transport subsidies are available at emergency.nsw.gov.au
Land Use study
The University of Newcastle is currently conducting a research project in collaboration with the NSW Department of Primary Industries into land use within rural zones.
The research is an in-depth study of two distinct case study areas, Tweed and Cabonne Shires, and aims to understand how land holdings in rural zones are used and how they form part of rural practice.
The project provides participants with a unique opportunity to voice their concerns about the challenges they face and land use issues they encounter everyday.
Local landholders who have properties in rural zones are being asked to complete an online survey and/ or interviews.
The researchers are interested in talking to individuals who are involved in all aspects of land use in rural zones, including intensive agricultural production.
Landholders are also being asked to complete the anonymous, online survey by going to: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/lurz.
