Varroa Mite Emergency Response -
On 19 September 2023 the Varroa mite Emergency Response transitioned to management of Varroa Mite. Find out more.
Red Imported Fire Ant -
Fire ant detected in northern NSW - be on the look out

NSW Department of Primary Industries

The role of DPI
Our Role

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

Learn about DPI research success
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, DPI Stories.

DPI Commercial services
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.