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...
Productivity and food security are some of the biggest challenges facing the planet - bigger than climate change according to Julian Cribb. Find out more about a recent I&I NSW Symposium.
Find out about the impacts of climate change on primary industries, current DPI projects, and future research priorities.
Primary industries are a major user of the developed water resources in NSW, and manage 76% of the land.
Biochar promises to provide an immediate solution to reducing greenhouse gas emissions, benefits the soil, and uses waste materials.
This technical paper outlines the opportunities and the knowledge gaps for carbon sequestration in soil for agriculture.
The report detailing the status of fisheries resources in NSW has been released. Detailed information on 92 species is available.
Feature story
Longer lasting wheat to fuel flexible farms
A bold new project to introduce perennial wheat to local farms has the potential to address climate variability by putting extra flexibility into farming systems.
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