Normalised Difference Vegetation Index (NDVI) Anomaly

Plant greenness levels are variable across NSW.

• There has been an improvement in plant greenness values over the last several months and many areas have above normal plant greenness levels.
• Indications of preparation for winter cropping can be seen in the Central West, Central Tablelands, Murray and Riverina regions.
• The influence of ex-tropical cyclone Kirrily on increased plant greenness levels can be seen across the northwest to southeast of the state.
• The impacts of the December bushfire in the Pilliga between Coonabarabran and Narrabri remains evident in this month’s Update.
• Some of the extremely negative NDVI areas (brown patches) are water bodies.

Decision support for drought feeding livestock

NSW Department of Primary Industries’ Drought & Supp Feed Calculator app has been re-released to support NSW livestock producers with their decision making as seasonal conditions change.

The Drought & Supp Feed Calculator simplifies decision making for livestock producers by enabling users to assess pastures and work out feed requirement and if supplementary feeding is needed, compare different supplements and ration mixes, and calculate the costs of different feeding options.

Search for Drought & Supp Feed Calculator and download the application from your app store.