Weed control in winter crops 2013
Good weed control management in winter crops is a vital part of successful and profitable crop production.
NSW is introducing new measures to help farmers prepare for and manage the impacts of drought.
Bushfire
Natural disaster assistance for NSW areas affected by bushfires has been announced. View the latest information on the current situation.
NSW Wild Dog Management Strategy 2012-2015
The Strategy aims to minimise the negative impacts of wild dogs on primary production, the environment and the wider community by clearly defining the roles and responsibilities of stakeholders.
Paramyxovirus in pigeons
Cases of pigeon paramyxovirus have been detected in Sydney. NSW pigeon owners are advised to vaccinate their birds to protect them from the disease.
Queensland Fruit Fly outbreaks
There are currently more than 150 Queensland Fruit Fly outbreaks throughout the NSW Fruit Fly Exclusion Zone and Greater Sunraysia Pest Free Area.
Assists proponents and local councils plan for sustainable agricultural development with policies and guidelines, information on agricultural mapping and statistical data.
NEW - Free Variety Chooser App
Download the free "CropMate VarietyChooser” app for your iPhone, iPod and iPad today.
Training to meet the needs of NSW farmers, primary industries, agribusiness and the community
Spotlight
- Review of the LHPA: Consultant's Report
- European House Borer
- CropMate - a weather companion for farmers
- The Smart Farms Projects, improving nutrient management & water use efficiency
Latest publications
News releases
- 22 May 2013NSW Biosecurity Strategy released [151.5 KB PDF]
- 20 May 2013PROfarm courses in Glen Innes
- 16 May 2013Investment boost for sustainable agriculture + NRM [122.7 KB PDF]
- 16 May 2013$460,000 funding boost for Far South Coast dairy industry [79.1 KB PDF]
- 15 May 2013Agriculture future secure for research and cropping at Condobolin
- 14 May 2013Research to promote Australian chickpea farmers
Upcoming courses
- 29th May 2013Chainsaw operation and maintenance
- 29th May 2013Quad bike handling
- 29th May 2013Chainsaw operation and maintenance
- 29th May 2013Safe tractor operation and maintenance
- 29th May 2013Training and assessment, Certificate IV
- 30th May 2013Chainsaw - Trim & cross-cut felled trees
- 3rd Jun 2013Chainsaw - Trim & cross-cut felled trees
- 4th Jun 2013SMARTtrain chemical application (Level 3)
Events
- 17th Jun 20132013 Australian Summer Grains Conference
- 12th Jul 2013Mudgee Small Farm Field Days
- 14th Jul 2013Belgenny Farm Bridal Expo
- 1st Sep 2013Father's Day at Belgenny Farm
- 17th Sep 2013Henty Machinery Field Days
- 24th Oct 2013Australian National Field Days
- 25th Dec 2013Christmas Day Lunch at Belgenny Farm


