Farmer News
1 September, 2026
Prepare now for the fire season
FARMERS and landholders across the district are encouraged to attend a webinar on Wednesday, September 2 to help prepare them for the upcoming fire season.
The webinar, which will start at 7pm, is one of the opportunities Agriculture Victoria will be promoting for farmers to consider their fire preparedness ahead of the fire season.
Agriculture Victoria land management extension officer Kylie Macreadie said managing the risk of bushfire on your farm was essential.
“Whether you are a livestock producer, equine property owner, small landholder, hobby farmer or new to farming, planning now for the fire season can help reduce stress and ensure your people, property, animals and business is prepared,” Ms Macreadie said.
“Preparing involves identifying risks and taking practical steps well before a fire threatens your property.”
She believes the webinar will provide practical guidance on developing a farm fire plan, identifying critical assets, protecting animals and ensuring families, staff and contractors know their roles during an emergency.
Ms Macreadie said Agriculture Victoria’s fire preparedness toolkit would be shared during the webinar.
The toolkit includes practical resources such as farm mapping templates, preparedness checklists, action plans and emergency contact templates.
The webinar will also help farmers start developing their own farm fire plan.
“This is an opportunity to gain practical knowledge and insights to help strengthen your farm’s bushfire preparedness before summer,” she said.
For more information on preparing farms for the fire season, as well as a link to download the farm fire preparedness toolkit, head to https://agriculture.vic.gov.au/farm-management/emergency-management/bushfires/how-to-prepare-for-a-bushfire
To register for the webinar and view upcoming events head to www.agricutlure.vic.gov.au/events