Flood-impacted farmers and primary producers are being asked to complete the NSW Government’s Primary Industries Natural Disaster Damage Assessment (PiNDDA) survey, once it is safe for them to undertake the task.
The Government said the survey will collect information to help shape recovery programs and support.
The damage survey allows farmers to record the number of crops, animals, and infrastructure damaged by the floods, and advise on the severity of damage in their locality.
“The damage survey is a real time way of determining the true scale of a single event like the major flooding seen across our east coast in recent weeks,” said NSW Minister for Agriculture and Minister for Regional NSW, Tara Moriarty.
“This data will shape recovery programs and tailor government support to the most impacted communities and agricultural sectors.
“Our Government thanks in advance the farmers and primary producers who complete the survey and share their experiences with us. Your estimates and photos are vital in helping government and industry groups better understand immediate impacts and longer term recovery planning.”
The Minister said the PiNDDA survey helps a range of government agencies, industry organisations and communities understand the scale and the impact of a disaster on primary producers, plan for recovery activities and target resources and assistance in an area.  
To make a submission, visit the portal at www.dpi.nsw.gov.au/damage 
The NSW Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development can view survey information in real time.
The results are used to determine:
- the area the natural disaster has impacted and the scale of the event
- the severity of the impact
- the value of damage to primary production sectors and enterprises
- where and what assistance or resources may be needed.
Farmers requiring animal welfare assistance call AASFA hotline:Â 1800 814 647Â (8am-6pm, 7x days).
