Hunter Local Land Services in Paterson, New South Wales | Government organisation

Hunter Local Land Services

Locality: Paterson, New South Wales

Phone: +61 1300 795 299

Address: Tocal Rd 2421 Paterson, NSW, Australia

Website: http://hunter.lls.nsw.gov.au

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20.01.2022 We enjoyed catching up with producers at the Community Outreach events this week in Scone and Merriwa staged by the National Drought & Flood Agency. It was great to be able to provide face-to-face support with a host of local agencies. For all your drought and recovery needs contact our drought support team, Maria Cameron and administration officer, Anne Lantry who will aim to link you with the right support and technical advice and set you on track to rebuilding your farm business. #droughtandflood #ramhpnsw #givit

20.01.2022 Communications technology is constantly updating and some of our phone numbers have had to change to keep up. Our friendly team can always be reached on 1300 795 299 or on any of the numbers below. Calls will be answered from 8.30am to 4.30pm Monday to Friday with diversions in place when local offices may be unattended.

19.01.2022 LIVESTOCK WARNING : HUNTER CATCHMENT Please heed the below warning from the SES. REMEMBER: NEVER ENTER FLOODWATERS. ... While we have seen some very welcome rain around our region over the weekend, there is now a Livestock warning in place. Please take appropriate precautions.

19.01.2022 Book in now for NEXT week’s FREE Producer dinners and seasonal updates at Merriwa Sports Club on April 21 and Gundy’s Linga Longa Inn on April 22. Just click on the link: https://hunterlls.wufoo.com/forms/qfrosg104kbetb/

19.01.2022 It’s National Water Week! To help celebrate, we are launching our new board game Race Down the River! Why not play the game and find out about the simple actions you can take to help protect the water quality of our rivers and estuaries, as well as the plants and animals that depend on these habitats for their survival. It’s available to download now on the Adventures at Your Place website. ... https://www.adventuresatyourplace.com.au/race-down-the-riv/

17.01.2022 Timing is critical when it comes to mouse control Mice can have a severe impact on growers. Some regions are seeing high mouse activity, we are urging producers to monitor crops and paddocks. The Mouse Alert website has loads of great resources for knowing your mouse numbers, monitoring paddocks and what to record. ... Check it out here https://bit.ly/3oRlm3d

17.01.2022 We've recently run two workshops on native mistletoe and the benefits for woodland birds and landscape health, to highlight the importance of this misunderstood native plant in our region. The Painted Honeyeater (pictured) is a vulnerable bird, one of many reliant on mistletoe in our region. Did you know that mistletoe benefits a range of native fauna? Helps build up the soil? Acts as important shade in paddock trees? To promote these benefits, we've developed two new resourc...es with BirdLife Australia. A new fact sheet on 'Breaking Down the Myths of Mistletoe' and a video on the mistletoe species of the Hunter and their ecology. Mistletoe publication: https://www.lls.nsw.gov.au//HLLS-Mistletoe-Myths_Brochure_ Mistletoe video: https://www.youtube.com/watch Go to the Fact Sheet to find the Quiz answers below! While restrictions limited numbers on attendance for our recent events in Abermain and Merriwa with Dr Dave Watson (Mistletoe expert) and Mick Roderick. We are pleased to say we have also filmed these and will make available soon on our Youtube channel. Supported by the National Landcare Program #Landcare #SavingOurSpecies #woodlandbirds

17.01.2022 With this hot weather hitting our region now is a good time to check your dams and water sources for signs of blue green algae. Blue green algae will normally be obvious to the naked eye causing a green discolouration to the surface of the dam, it may have an unpleasant odour and sometimes the wind blows and it aggregates as scum on the edge of the dam. Blue Green algae is toxic to livestock and can kill animals within 24-72 hours after ingestion but it usually occurs when ...the blue green algae have accumulated as scum on the side of the dam and the livestock are drinking from this point. WaterNSW Community publishes alerts for Blue Green algae in local water storages and rivers, and we share them here, but you can check out levels via: https://www.waternsw.com.au//regional-n/alerts-and-updates

17.01.2022 We were more than happy to help sponsor a prize for this great bunch of Ag students coming through Tocal! What a challenging year it has been for them to get through their studies with the upheaval of COVID. Well done to all.

16.01.2022 One of these is less common in our region, it’s critically endangered in fact. Don’t get confused with the loud squawks of the common Muskies, where our Swifties sound more like chatty budgies!

13.01.2022 New to land management? We’ve developed the Blockies Bootcamp - the 101 to managing land for lifestyle, environment and production. Join the free Bootcamp email series today and start learning how you can get the best out of your land and lifestyle https://bit.ly/3mJHxqc... #EveryBitCounts See more

13.01.2022 December’s woodland bird of the month is the lesser known Spotted Quail-thrush. Our woodland birds are in decline, and birds are a sign of healthy landscapes. Help the Spotted Quail-thrush by planting understorey and shrub layers on your property and reduce pesticide use. Quail-thrush are nature’s own bug controllers!... You can also monitor and record woodland birds at your place using the mobile Birdata App. Learn more about this declining woodland bird, go to: http://birdlife.org.au/bird-profile/spotted-quail-thrush #woodlandbirds #nlp #landcare #savingourspecies

12.01.2022 A rural lifestyle can offer many joys - open space, lifestyle, nature, animals However there are is one hard reality that simply cannot be ignored farm safety. Find out the common risks on your land and what you can do to protect your family and visitors https://bit.ly/3oSvGrK... #EveryBitCounts See more

12.01.2022 Did you catch our Ag Extension Team leader Sarah Giblin on NBN Television last night?! The rain has been very welcome across our region - what a difference to this tome last year. Fingers crossed we can get some sunny days now to get through to crop harvest in the Upper Hunter!... https://www.nbnnews.com.au//29/recent-rain-boosts-dam-lev/

11.01.2022 This Weed Wednesday we want to remind you of your obligations when it comes to trading water weeds. The short answer is DON'T!

09.01.2022 It’s spring in the Hunter! Ground marsupial and monotremes such as bandicoots, potoroo, antechinus, quoll, wallaby, echidna and platypus are more active during breeding seasons. These animals are generally active at night, or at dusk or dawn, and have had much of their habitat impacted by bushfires.... Watch how MidCoast Council are monitoring some of these fauna after the fires https://youtu.be/ZwD5YBWw7uc You can help these cute furry friends, such as the Long Nosed Potoroo (pictured) to bounce back this spring. Photos: MidCoast Council Supported by the National Landcare Program and our Hunter Regional Agricultural Landcare Facilitator. #landcare #nlp

09.01.2022 Work is just starting to kick goals on one of our many post fire partnership efforts. This one with Department of Planning, Industry and Environment and NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service, harnessing willing volunteers and specialists, is providing critical post fire efforts for some of the most amazing landscapes and species.

08.01.2022 The 2019/20 bushfires were disastrous. Jack Finley from Medowie Christian School has written a very emotional story about the bushfires from the perspective of a cockatoo. A Bird’s Eye View follows the cockatoo as he flies around trying to escape the bushfires, wondering if his home will still be there when he returns. Download the story at https://www.envirostories.com.au/a-birds-eye-view/

08.01.2022 $5 million to be shared among 12 NRM drought resilience projects Minister for Agriculture, Drought and Emergency Management, David Littleproud has announced the... successful funding recipients for the $5 million Natural Resource Management (NRM) Drought Resilience ProgramLandscapes. You can read the media release here: bit.ly/3lbsDYP The program is the first to be rolled out under the $5 billion Future Drought Fund, following a competitive procurement process between July and September this year. The successful projects will focus on improving Natural Resource Management to build drought resilience in agricultural landscapes by promoting and implementing transformational land management practices. Projects have been selected from across Australia and will develop innovative responses to drought with a regional focus. Examples of successful project activities include: o testing, demonstration and adoption of new farming practices, such as the use of different pasture/forage varieties, novel grazing strategies o extension activities to build farmers understanding and uptake of practices that can be used to improve drought resilience o monitoring, data and decision-support tools to help farmers know when it’s time to act as drought conditions are emerging. Projects will commence from February 2021. You can learn more by visiting the NRM Drought Resilience ProgramLandscapes webpage at: bit.ly/33m1EDx

06.01.2022 While we couldn't welcome you to the Spring Field Day at our Singleton Pasture Demonstration Site due to COVID-19 restrictions, we have pulled together industry representatives and our site partners to deliver a virtual field day. There are seven videos in this series. If you have questions about our Pasture Demonstration Site please contact our Pastures Officer David Deane on [email protected] You can watch the videos on our youtube channel here: https://youtu.be/XETy77okK3s

06.01.2022 How many Small Farms would have horses? Horses for work, horses for the kids, horses for pleasure. At Hunter LLS Hunter Local Land Services we recognise that a huge number of our ‘peri-urban’/ rural lifestyle/ small farm blocks are managed by horse owners. That’s why we have engaged with Jane and Stuart Myers of Equiculture to provide fully subsidised enrolments in their world renowned Equiculture Course. ... Enrolling in this online training course will give you the blueprint to manage your horses in a more responsible, ethical and sustainable way, to benefit your horse, your wallet and our environment. Register your expression of interest here: https://hunterlls.wufoo.com//hunter-healthy-land-healthy-/

01.01.2022 This year our Vertebrate Pesticide Induction Training is now online! This course is available to all landholders, and once completed accreditation lasts 5 years. You will learn your legal responsibilities, safety requirements, and practical considerations for the effective use of baits and pesticides. Find out more here https://bit.ly/36pw3S5

01.01.2022 Do your kids like to draw or paint? We are giving artistic kids the opportunity to share their thoughts, reflections and understanding of the recent bushfires in the Hunter region. Their artwork will be combined into a book for the community. Entries close soon (just four days away on the 31st October) to be included in the book. Visit the Farm Force webpage, click on Bushfire Battlers and discover how your kids can be involved.... https://www.envirostories.com.au/get-involved/farm-force/ Farm Force - Farm kids standing guard against bushfire, pests, drought and flood.