Media Releases

Eat local seafood this Easter

- Fishing; Ministerial

The NSW Government is urging NSW residents to choose local fresh seafood this Easter and not only enjoy the best fish and prawns from the state’s top producers but support the economy as they sit down for a seasonal feast.

Macquarie Perch being stocked into the Mongarlowe River

The Mongarlowe River near Braidwood has been stocked with adult Macquarie Perch for the first time in 130 years.

Sydney’s Royal Easter Show, Australia’s biggest annual ticketed event, starts tomorrow (Friday 22 March) at Sydney’s Olympic Park highlighting the best of our state’s regional communities, produce and livestock.

Advice on weed control in winter crops for the 2024 season

- Agriculture; Biosecurity; Research & Development; Ministerial

The NSW Government continues to support our State’s primary producers through long-term and ongoing initiatives such as the development of the Weed Control in Winter Crops guide.

Unlock the biomass potential in NSW with BioSMART

- Biosecurity; Research & Development

NSW Department of Primary Industries (DPI) and the CSIRO have jointly launched an Australian-first digital tool that helps investment in the emerging bioeconomy.

CCC dairy research site

Dairy pasture trial puts nitrogen to the test

- Agriculture; Research & Development

Research is underway on the NSW South Coast hinterland to showcase the benefits of soil testing and better fertiliser management to cut farm costs and reduce potential nutrient pollution in coastal creeks, rivers, and estuaries.

Blueberry rust

The NSW Department of Primary Industries (DPI) continues to support growers across the State with the release of the Managing blueberry rust publication.

Cattle ticks

NSW Department of Primary Industries (DPI) and Local Land Services (LLS) have reminded producers to be alert following the confirmation of tick fever on cattle properties in northern NSW.

Businesses and residents in the northeast corner of NSW are reminded to remain vigilant following the detection of fire ants at Currumbin Waters, approximately 1.2km from the NSW/QLD border.

Parthenium weed plant_flowers (Supplied by NSW DPI)

Biosecurity teams on target to eradicate parthenium

- Biosecurity; Research & Development

This week, NSW state and local government biosecurity specialists are getting on with the job of keeping NSW parthenium-free as they conduct surveillance and management operations at a known infestation site in the Illawarra on 5 and 6 March.