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NSW Department of Primary Industries is the largest provider of science and research services within the NSW Government. The Department undertakes strategic science which underpins the growth, sustainability and biosecurity of primary industries in NSW.

NSW DPI scientists have been ranked in the top 1% of world research institutions in agricultural science, and plant and animal science.  More...

S&R key publications

These key publications outline the new focus of the Division - Strategic Directions working paper, and, the Research for Action documents.

Scientific illustrations

Two collections of scientific illustrations are now available: insect paintings by EH Zeck, and, plant diseases by Margaret Senior.

Soil Organic Carbon: scoping paper

This technical paper outlines the opportunities and the knowledge gaps for carbon sequestration in soil for agriculture.

Biochar

Biochar promises to provide an immediate solution to reducing greenhouse gas emissions, benefits the soil, and uses waste materials.

Climate change will present the State's primary industries with many challenges...and some opportunities
Climate change

Find out about the impacts of climate change on primary industries, current DPI projects, and future research priorities.

Water research
Water research

Primary industries are a major user of the developed water resources in NSW, and manage 76% of the land.

Feature story

EMAI scientists

EMAI gets major biosecurity boost

Updates

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  • 17 Jun 2009
    Continuing the fight against noxious weed in Wallagoot Lake
  • 09 Jun 2009
    Grazing focus on wetland plants
  • 04 Jun 2009
    Innovative fish counter to help monitor fish migration in the Murray
  • 02 Jun 2009
    Tomaree research facility to be refurbished under collaborative agreement

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