Drought Status Maps
The Department of Primary Industries drought maps are prepared from information provided by the 14 Livestock Health and Pest Authorities from around the state, and rainfall details from the Bureau of Meteorology.
Drought classification of an area takes into account a review of historic rainfall records for the area, pasture availability, climatic events such as frosts, and seasonal factors such as pasture growing seasons.
http://www.dpi.nsw.gov.au/agriculture/emergency/drought/situation/drought-maps
EC Declared Areas Maps
Drought affected areas can be either exceptional circumstances (EC) or prima facie declared.
All farmers in EC declared areas are eligible to apply for the full range of drought assistance, including income support payments and interest rate subsidies. Farmers in prima facie areas can apply for up to six months of interim income support.
http://www.daff.gov.au/agriculture-food/drought/ec/nsw_act
Regional Office Contact Details
RFCS-CW Regional Office
ABN: 54 606 039 416
Level 1, Suite 5, 137 Macquarie Street,
Dubbo NSW 2830
Telephone: 02 6884 7841
Fax: 02 6884 4926
Email: dubbo@rfcs-cw.com.au
