Get Farm Fire Ready This Season
With fire season approaching, Agriculture Victoria, the CFA and the Victorian Government have a range of resources to help landholders prepare. Here's what's available and where to find it.
Get Ahead of Woody Weeds This Season
Spring has arrived in Mansfield Shire, and so have the woody weeds. Now is the time to plan.
Applications Closing Soon!
Funding of up to $80,000 is available for farm forestry plantings, and up to $40,000 for integrated environmental plantings.
Draft National Threat Abatement Plan
The draft national Threat Abatement Plan for predation by the European red fox is now out for public comment.
Dingo Predation Management Zone Plans Released for 2026–27
The 2026–27 Dingo Predation Management Zone plans are now available, outlining local approaches to reducing livestock losses while supporting dingo conservation.
Time to take action on European Wasps
As the weather warms up, European wasps become increasingly active across North East Victoria.
H5 Bird Flu and Our Woodland Birds
Australia already has a long list of threatened and declining woodland birds. For a species already down to small, fragmented populations, mass mortality on a seabird colony scale isn't required to do real damage; even scattered losses can matter when numbers are already thin on the ground.
Drought support available for Victorian farmers
The Victorian Government is continuing its $146.5 million Drought Support Package, helping farmers and rural communities move into recovery and plan for the seasons ahead.
Support for Fire Affected Communities
Up2Us Landcare Alliance has created a dedicated webpage that brings together links to support services, recovery assistance, and ways people can help
Patterson’s Curse Program
Mansfield Shire Council is offering landholder support to control Paterson’s Curse on private property. Rebates of 50% up to $350 for the control of Paterson’s Curse by using broadleaf specific herbicides or engaging a local weed contractor are available now.
Farm Dams
Farm dams, while vital for water supply, are major greenhouse gas emitters, producing emissions equivalent to 385,000 cars daily in Victoria. Simple changes like fencing, reducing stock access, and planting indigenous vegetation can cut emissions by up to 50%, improve water quality, and enhance the surrounding landscape.
Inspiring small farms to grow big ideas
Inspiring Small Farms to Grow Big Ideas: Up2Us Landcare Alliance, with support from The William Buckland Foundation, FRRR, and GBCMA, has empowered small acreage landholders in Mansfield to explore sustainable agriculture. Successful trials of garlic, capers, and alternative fertilisers have led to a second phase, featuring on-farm demonstrations, workshops, and farm tours to promote innovative farming practices.
Aboriginal Cultural Heritage Guide
A practical guide helping Landcare and environmental groups understand their obligations under the Aboriginal Heritage Act 2006, providing step-by-step protocols to protect cultural heritage during on-ground works while fostering meaningful partnerships with Traditional Owners.
DIY European Wasp Trap
A practical guide to building a DIY European wasp trap using simple household materials, designed to catch queen wasps in spring before they establish new colonies.
Fact Sheets
Essential guidance for primary producers on tax deductions for landcare, fire prevention and shelterbelt expenses, helping farmers offset the costs of sustainable land management while clarifying what can and cannot be claimed under ATO regulations.
Healthy Hectares
A guide to small landholders to create productive and environmentally sustainable properties.
Landholder Handbook
New to landownership? This booklet, developed by Up2Us Landcare Alliance and Goulburn Broken Catchment Management Authority, offers essential guidance and practical tips for caring for your unique landscape.