Farming

Information on the impact fires may have on crops, water supplies, soils and pastures. Key considerations for farmers after fire. Fire management planning and what you can do to protect your assets, and how you can prevent fires starting, including haystack fires.

Farm recovery after fire

Bushfires may affect crops, water supplies, soils and pastures. Recovery information about them is provided via the links below.

Recovery after emergency - information for farmers (Agriculture Victoria)

On-farm bushfire recovery resources (Agriculture Victoria)

Fires on the farm

Reduce the impact of fires on your property by being aware of what you can do to protect your assets, and how you can prevent fires starting.

Fires on the farm (CFA)

On the Land: Agricultural fire management guidelines 

Fire management planning for farmers, landowners, plantation managers and bush block owners.

On the Land: Agricultural fire management guidelines (CFA)

Hay fire safety

Spontaneous ignition is the leading cause of haystack fire, and just one damp bale is enough to ignite a haystack.

Hay fire safety (CFA)

Preventing Haystack Fires

Learn what causes haystack fires, how to minimise the risk of haystack fires and what to do if hay is heating.

Preventing haystack fires (CFA)