Hunter region

The Local Land Services Hunter region covers 33,000 km2 and extends from the MidCoast Council in the north to Lake Macquarie City Council in the south, Upper Hunter Shire Council in the west.

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Feed and water tests available

Local Land Services can provide free test kits to help farmers assess feed and water quality to plan feed budgets and manage livestock health. 

To arrange a free testing kit, contact your nearest office.

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Report locust sightings

Monitor for locusts and report any activity immediately. Know what to look for and how to report.

Decision making for seasonal conditions

Farming Forecaster helps producers make informed decisions during variable seasonal conditions. By combining local weather, soil moisture and pasture growth forecasts, the tool provides practical insights to support feed budgeting, grazing management and risk planning. 

Access real-time information and forecast scenarios to better understand what lies ahead and make confident decisions for your farming enterprise.

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Get bushfire ready

Learn how to protect your rural property, animals and family with fire plans, risk reduction tips and practical support from Local Land Services.

New Vertebrate Pesticide Induction Training

Register now for updated Vertebrate Pesticide Induction Training (VPIT). 

Hunter Catchment Contributions

Learn more about the Hunter Catchment Contributions levied on rateable land.

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Hunter programs and projects

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Current conditions update

The latest seasonal ag advice and district vet update.

Regional profile

Learn more about the Local Land Services Hunter region, our people, strategic goals and local advisory groups.

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Latest Local Land Services updates

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Hunter River Forum to bring together communities, science and action for healthy rivers

People passionate about the future of the Hunter River are invited to come together this August for the Hunter River Forum 2026.
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Landholders urged to complete Feral Pig Impacts Survey

The NSW Government’s Local Land Services is encouraging landholders to take the Feral Pig Impacts Survey to better understand feral pig impacts and measure the success of control programs.
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Act early on feral pig control

With dry seasonal conditions being experienced across much of the state, Local Land Services is urging producers to act early on feral pig control. 
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Stay alert for locusts and report immediately

Local Land Services is reminding landholders across regional NSW to report locust sightings immediately to reduce the risk of damaging infestations this coming spring. 
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Workshop to support small acreage landholders

Hunter Local Land Services is inviting small acreage landholders to take part in a two-day permaculture design workshop in Scone this June, following strong demand for its recent Small Farms Series.

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Recent Local Land Services publications

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Land management program plan

This program ensures farmers and land managers have the knowledge, confidence and support to manage native vegetation responsibly to meet their obligations under the LLS Act.
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Priority weeds program plan

This program works with Regional Weed Committees and coordinates Regional Strategic Weed Management Plans to ensure communities, industries and governments act cooperatively to prevent and manage priority invasive weeds.
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Private native forestry program plan

This program ensures farmers and land managers have the knowledge to confidently and responsibly manage private native forestry within productive, ecologically sustainable farming operations, according to legislative obligations.
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Agriculture program plan

This program provides expert extension advice to ensure NSW food and fibre producers have the skills and confidence to build productive, sustainable enterprises.
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Natural resource management program plan

This program provides expert extension advice to private land managers to support natural asset protection. To enable this, the NRM program often partners with Aboriginal people, organisations and local communities.

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Contact Local Land Services NSW

We welcome your enquiries, feedback and comments.  Contact our team

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Phone:1300 795 299
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