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Managing crops and pastures in drought

Drought support in Tasmania - Flinders Island and areas of the Midlands of Tasmania have access to full exceptional circumstances support, including the EC Interest Rate Subsidy Scheme.

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FarmPoint contains material from Australian and State Departments Government agencies, research institutions and other bodies for that may be relevant to Tasmanian farmers. The information provided is not an exhaustive listing of drought management information. It is, however, a selection of drought information from various agencies supporting farmers in the southern half of Australia.

The information on this website is provided for assistance in planning and management of extremely low rainfall situations. As some material has specific applications it is recommended you seek professional advice before acting on any material you are unfamiliar with.

A CD containing much of the livestock related information listed on this website is available by contacting Andrew.Bailey@dpiw.tas.gov.au or telephone 03 63 365 385.

Contact DPIW by calling 1300 368 550 or email drought@dpiw.tas.gov.au


Tasmanian drought information

Information specific to Tasmanian farmers on the Tasmanian drought situation.

Crop and livestock gross margins - Nov 2008

The gross margin budget templates allows comparisons to be made between enterprises. The business overheads can be taken into account using the Designing a Successful Business template.
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Crops cost options calculator

The spreadsheet calculates the cost of baling crops for hay or silage and of taking crops through to harvest helping producers make decisions on salvaging crops during drought.

Drought assistance (NSW Govt)

Information on drought including assistance, planning, management, recovery and current situation.

Drought information (SA Govt)

Various links and information for farmers experiencing drought conditions including: exceptional circumstances; irrigation/water management; drought management publications; feed and seed register; and other relevant publications.

Drought tools (MLA)

Here you will find some useful information that may help you manage your animals and pastures through the dry times.