Greater Sydney
With plateaus, coastal and estuarine landscapes, river valleys and beaches, our region is known for market gardens, poultry, fruit, mushrooms, flowers and turf.
Updates
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ANNUAL RATES
The 2020 rates have been adjusted this year as part of the NSW Government's drought relief package. No amounts shown on your notice are payable. More info here.
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Bushfire Emergency Response
Many of our staff are assisting with the NSW bushfire response, so there may be temporary delays in some services or answering your enquiries. We apologise for any inconvenience. More info here.
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BUSHFIRE EMERGENCY RESPONSE
Assistance is available for landholders in bushfire affected parts of NSW. Call the Agriculture and Animal Services Hotline on 1800 814 647. More information here.
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Foxes
We've developed a simple how to guide to help Greater Sydney residents to reduce the impact of foxes in urban areas. Check it out here.
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Farmers survey
We are pleased to present the results of statewide survey we conducted on farmers selling produce direct to local suppliers including restaurants, markets, local grocers and more. Click here to see a snapshot of the results for both the statewide survey and the Greater Sydney survey. This project is supported through funding from the Australian Government's National Landcare Program.
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Pest Animals
Spotted a pest animal on or around your property or in your local neighbourhood? Help us reduce their impact, record sightings or damage now.
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Biosecurity
Ratepayers and livestock owners have been sent this easy to read guide on how they can protect their investment and keep our agricultural markets and economy safe from the threat of new pests and diseases.
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Agricultural Extension
Register online to join the National Vegetable Extension Network and receive regular updates on workshops and events for growers across NSW.
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weed management
The Greater Sydney Regional Strategic Weed Plan is now available to download.
Media releases
- Putting research into practice
29 October 2019 - Kurrajong community urged to report feral pig sightings
24 October 2019 - Wild dogs and foxes targeted in spring campaign in Macarthur
08 October 2019
Events
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Every Bit Counts - Peri-Urban Forum for Councils and Networks
19 March 2020
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Small scale poultry keeping workshop
27 March 2020
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Let us know how you would like to vote in the upcoming election! Postal or electronic voting packs are available.
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We’re providing assistance to landholders affected by the bushfires in Northern NSW.
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Find out about the new land management framework - a balanced approach to rural land management and biodiversity conservation in NSW.
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DroughtHub is an online portal for information on services and support available to prepare for and manage drought conditions.