Working with your neighbours to control pests and weeds is essential if you want to see a real return on your on-ground efforts. These issues don’t stop at the fence line, and tackling them in isolation often limits results.

In this episode of the Productive Producer Podcast, we’re joined by Karen Heap from the Good Neighbours Program.

Karen walks us through this NSW Government initiative, which is designed to support landholders managing pests and weeds along boundaries where private land meets publicly managed land. We unpack how the program works, who is eligible, and how coordinated, cross-boundary action can lead to better long-term outcomes for both production and landscape health.

If you’ve ever felt like you’re fighting a losing battle along a boundary fence, this episode is well worth a listen.

Contacts:

Max Newsome– for livestock advice– 0427 007 190

Local Land Services - 1300 795 299

NSW WeedWise - https://weeds.dpi.nsw.gov.au/

Disclaimer

The information contained in this publication is based on knowledge and understanding at the time of recording (January 2026) and may not be accurate, current, or complete. The State of New South Wales (including Local Land Services), the author, guests, and the publisher take no responsibility and will accept no liability, for the accuracy, currency, reliability, or correctness of any information included in the podcasts (including material provided by third parties). Readers should make their own inquiries and rely on their own advice when making decisions related to the material contained in this publication.