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Managing Seasonal Conditions Including Dry Conditions, Storms, Bushfires and Floods

Managing seasonal conditions is part and parcel of farming in Tasmania and its effects represent one of the biggest challenges to our agriculture sector.

In this Topic

Current Conditions in Tasmania
Links to current forecasts and heatwave forecasts
Support for Farming Businesses and Families
Government support programs for farming businesses and families.
Checklists to Manage Conditions
Links to tools to assist you with preparing for varying conditions.
Dry Conditions - Tips and Strategies
How to manage issues on your property when experiencing dry seasonal conditions.
Managing Water
What you need to know about managing water on your property
Flood
Preparing, planning, tips and strategy resources for farmers managing floods.
Bushfires on Farming Properties
Advice for dealing with bushfires for agricultural businesses and hobby farmers.
Farm Business Training
Where to get help for your training needs and to improve your farm business management skills.
Financial Counselling
Financial counselling is available to primary producers, fishermen and small rural and regional businesses that are suffering financial hardship.
Key Contacts
Contact details of Tasmanian rural and regional service providers to help farmers through both daily and tough times.
Natural Disaster Insurance Checkup

Contact

Caroline Brown
171 Westbury Road
PROSPECT TAS 7250
Phone: 03 6777 2234
Fax: 03 6777 5100
Email: Caroline.Brown@nre.tas.gov.au