The NSW Drought Hub is your go-to guide for tools, resources and support to help you prepare for, manage and recover from drought. Whether you're tracking seasonal conditions, planning for what's ahead, or looking for financial assistance and wellbeing support, you'll find practical, easy-to-use resources in one place.
Increased drought support
The NSW Government has expanded its drought plan with new financial support products and services for farmers and communities, including loans up to $500,000 under the Drought Ready and Resilient Fund and a low interest loan of up to $100,000.
Drought Ready and Resilient Fund
The NSW Government has committed $250 million to establish the Drought Ready and Resilient Fund, an initiative designed to bolster the resilience of NSW farmers to future adverse weather events and climatic conditions, such as drought. Visit the Drought Ready and Resilient Fund for more information.
Farm Business Resilience Program
The Farm Business Resilience Program supports farmers in building their knowledge and skills to manage drought, climate variability, and business risk. Farmers learn through practical workshops, tools, coaching and peer networks that strengthen decision-making, business planning, and wellbeing.
Preparing for drought
Access tools and information to help you plan ahead.
Use seasonal forecasts, climate data and planning templates to assess risk and prepare your farm, finances and household. This section supports early decision-making to reduce the impact of drought.
Climate and seasonal tools
Tools to help prepare for, track and manage seasonal conditions and drought.
Drought planning guide
Guidance on setting up strategies for times of drought.
Business and risk planning
Strengthen your farm’s future with expert-led training and planning support.
Training and events calendar
Local Land Services and the Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development host events around the state.
Managing during drought
Find support to help you manage through drought.
Get practical tools for livestock care, financial assistance, and wellbeing. Access feeding calculators, animal welfare guides, mental health services, and advice for transporting and selling livestock.
Financial assistance
Support available to primary producers and business owners.
Livestock management
Feeding, water, and welfare tools to help you care for your animals.
Wellbeing and safety
Information to support your health and wellbeing.
Recovering after drought
Use resources to support recovery and build resilience.
Access the NSW Recovery Guide, financial and community support, and tools to rebuild your farm operations. This section helps you assess the impact of drought and plan for future conditions.
Government divisions
The NSW Government is here to support primary producers and communities during and after drought. Teams are on the ground in local communities and here to help you.
These teams are part of the Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development.
The teams providing support and advice in your local community are:
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