NSW Department of Primary Industries
State Seasonal Update
State Seasonal Update

State Seasonal Update

The drought conditions affecting most of the state are likely to continue into 2019, according to the DPI’s State Seasonal Update for December 2018.

shark on SMART drumline
shark on SMART drumline

Beat of drumlines heads to Newcastle

The NSW Government has announced it will trial up to 10 SMART drumlines at Newcastle beaches from 1 February to 30 April 2019, in an effort to increase protection for beachgoers and minimise harm to sharks or other marine life.

Drought Assistance in NSW

DroughtHub is a one-stop source of information on NSW drought assistance and support services available for drought affected primary producers, their families and communities.

NSW Primary Industries Performance, Data and Insights

See an overview of each of our primary industries including output value, growth trends and the deeper analysis affecting the industries in 2017-18.

Be SharkSmart this summer

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NSW Department of Primary Industries

Research and development

As world leaders in food and fibre innovation, we are ranked in the top 1% of research organisations around the globe and we work closely and collaboratively with industry, and public and private organisations.

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Media centre

Read the latest media releases from DPI and the Minister for Primary Industries, Lands and Water or contact our media team.

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