From 1 July 2024, we became part of the newly formed NSW Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development with a focus on Agriculture and Biosecurity and Fisheries and Forestry. This site is undergoing construction to reflect these changes.

Proposed NSW Primary Industries Workforce Strategy 2025-2030

We are seeking your feedback. The proposed Strategy aims to generate outcomes that support and build the workforce necessary for delivering profitable, sustainable, and innovative agriculture, forestry and fishing industries.

New Guidelines to support sustainable dairy development in NSW

The NSW dairy industry will be better equipped to address the evolving challenges facing the sector following the launch of updated Dairy Development and Environmental Guidelines.

BioResponse NSW app

Providing users with real time information on biosecurity emergencies in NSW. Download the app now.

A shorthorn calf that was born at Yanco Agricultural Institute

Southern Multi-breed calving season concludes for 2024

The NSW dairy industry will be better equipped to address the evolving challenges facing the sector following the launch of updated Dairy Development and Environmental Guidelines.

Help reduce the spread of biosecurity threats

Those fishing on Oberon Dam are reminded to thoroughly clean their vessels and fishing gear after use following confirmation of a recent outbreak of epizootic haematopoietic necrosis virus (EHNV) affecting redfin perch at the site.

New Online Varroa Management Tool empowers Australian beekeepers

An innovative new online Varroa Management Tool has been launched, designed to help commercial and recreational beekeepers manage the challenges of Varroa mite

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NSW Department of Primary Industries

Our Role

We work hand-in-hand with producers – through droughts, floods, fires and biosecurity challenges – to drive stronger primary industries.

Research & Development

We are globally recognised as a top 1% plant, animal and environmental sciences research organisation.

Real people, real stories from our state's primary industries.

Our Stories

Take a look at the full breadth of our stories, our researchers and our innovation on our publishing platform.

Working with Us

We can provide a variety of commercial and technical services to industry while partnering and collaborating in research, development, innovation and ag-tech solutions.