NSW Government
myStockPlanner

Terms and Conditions

Disclaimer and Limitations

The information in this application is based on knowledge and understanding at the time of production (June 2025) and may not be accurate, current or complete.

myStockPlanner provides general information only. You should not make decisions based solely on this information. Users are encouraged to utilise a wider variety of information and seek professional advice in relation to your circumstances, including when making risk management, agronomic and financial decisions for your property or business.

The myStockPlanner application is provided ‘as-is’, without any representations or warranties regarding its functionality, performance, or fitness for any particular purpose. The State of New South Wales (including Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development) disclaims all responsibility for any errors or defects. By using this application, you accept all responsibility and risks for its use. The State of New South Wales (including Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development) takes no responsibility, and will accept no liability, for the accuracy, currency, reliability or correctness of any information included in the application (including material provided by third parties).

Some factors relevant to the decision maker are not captured in this application. These include farming family and business-related factors such as lack of available labour to consider feeding, an aversion to selling “years of improved genetics” or health issues. Farmers will need to consider these ‘outside’ factors unique to their family and business situations when evaluating the recommendations from myStockPlanner.

Developing supplementary feed rations is complex as it incorporates a range of pasture and livestock variables. It is difficult to account for all variables.

Although funding for this product has been provided by both Australian and NSW Governments, the material contained herein does not necessarily represent the views of either Government.


The following feed and livestock warnings must be considered when using myStockPlanner:

WARNINGS

  1. Always monitor pasture and livestock performance and ensure livestock feed requirements are met.
    Livestock nutritional needs vary according to weather conditions and animal health status. Feed intake also varies according to palatability, accessibility and competition between animals. Pasture can change rapidly in both quantity and quality. Users of the tool should use the outputs carefully, in conjunction with livestock monitoring and pasture observation to fine-tune assessments and make adjustments where necessary. Owners and people responsible for animals are reminded of the relevant state legislation governing the protection of animal welfare.
  2. Follow warnings.
    Some feed and livestock feeding selections display warnings on the screen. These warnings are a general guide and do not cover all potential hazards or circumstances. Feeds without warnings may also contain hazards or be unsuitable for a particular use.
  3. Weigh a representative sample of animals in each mob or herd.
    Calculated feed requirements are based on animal liveweight. Accurate weights help prevent over or underfeeding.
  4. Account for feed wastage.
    The amount of wastage varies greatly between feed methods. Monitor and adjust feeding rates accordingly.
  5. Test feeds to ensure accurate feed values.
    There are large variations within each feed type, especially in hays, silages and some grains. A feed test is recommended to ensure an accurate feed ration is calculated. Manufactured feeds such as pellets are made to specification and their nutrient value will be listed on the label. NSW DPIRD provides feed testing through the Feed Quality Service, AgEnviro Labs: contact 1800 675 623, option 2 or wagga.labs@dpi.nsw.gov.au
  6. Ensure feeds do not contain chemical residues.
    Ensure all home grown feeds are free from chemical residues by adhering to label instructions when applying chemical. For all purchased feed, obtain a commodity vendor declaration. Undertake residue testing if there is any doubt about chemical residues in feed.
  7. To reduce the risk of digestive upset, introduce new feeds (including grazing crops and grains) gradually over a two-week period.

    For further information on feeding grain, livestock nutrition and general animal health visit the NSW DPI website (www.dpi.nsw.gov.au/agriculture)

COLLECTION NOTICE

When using myStockPlanner or in the instance that you may need to contact the Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development (including Local land Services), any personal information (such as your name, email or telephone number) that you provide will be used for the purpose of responding to you.

The supply of this information is voluntary. If you do not provide the information, we may not be able to properly respond to you.

We will not disclose information about you to any person except where required to fulfil the purpose for which you are providing the information or where permitted by law.

myStockPlanner uses Google Analytics to help us understand how the people of NSW use and access government information, providing important insights that help us to customise and improve our services for you. Google Analytics collects data including the details of the links clicked, search terms, navigation details, browser type and other use details as listed above. While these identifiers provide information about user behaviour, Google prohibits customers from sending Personally Identifiable Information to Google Analytics. Google Analytics data is stored in the cloud protected by encryption with restricted user access as described in Safeguarding your Data. Google provides website visitors to prevent their data from being used by Google Analytics using the Opt-Out Add-On.

PERSONAL INFORMATION & PRIVACY

You will have full access to your own data and it is stored in accordance with the Government Information (Public Access) Act (GIPA 2009 (NSW), the State Records Act 1998 (NSW) and the Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development Privacy Statement.

For detailed information on how we handle your information, please refer to our Privacy Management Plan

If you want to gain access to, or amendment of your personal information, or want more details about privacy please contact us by email at: gipa@dpird.nsw.gov.au.

COPYRIGHT

© State of New South Wales through the Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development [Agriculture & Biosecurity] 2024. For further information contact mystockplanner@dpird.nsw.gov.au

You must obtain written permission from the DPIRD to copy, distribute, display or store electronically any part of this application except as permitted under the Copyright Act 1968 (Cwlth).

SERVICE NSW

myStockPlanner utilises the “Login with Service NSW” component. For information on Service NSW’s terms of use, please visit:
https://www.service.nsw.gov.au/terms-of-use

For information on Service NSW’s copyrights & disclaimers, please visit:
https://www.service.nsw.gov.au/copyright-and-disclaimer

For information on Service NSW’s website and analytics, please visit:
https://www.service.nsw.gov.au/privacy-collection-notice/website-and-analytics