The Department's scientists have been ranked in the top 1% of world research institutions in agricultural science, and plant and animal science. More...
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 (Feb 2011). Detailed information on 108 species is available.
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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.
PhD Scholarship Opportunity in Biosecurity Research
Managing risk: Studies of the biology and epidemiology of bluetongue viruses and their vectors in NSW
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