Bushfires can have a significant impact on farms, livestock and rural communities. Taking time to prepare before a fire can help protect your property, animals and farm business.
Agriculture Victoria provides practical information to help farmers prepare for, respond to and recover from bushfires. Its online resources include advice on preparing property and animals as well as a Fire Preparedness Toolkit with checklists and templates to help develop a farm fire plan.
Preparing your property ahead of the fire season, and having a thorough plan, can minimise impacts of fire and help you recover faster if your property is affected.
Information is also available on financial assistance, re-fencing, livestock and cropping management, and what to do immediately after a bushfire.
The site also provides mental health and wellbeing support for farmers, families and rural communities, along with a resource directory and key emergency contacts.
Agriculture Victoria continues to provide support for farmers recovering from the January 2026 bushfires, including technical information and recovery events.
Find information and resources on the Agriculture Victoria bushfires webpage.