NSW Department of Primary Industries
The NSW Government has announced a $500 million NSW Emergency Drought Relief Package to help farmers manage the effects of the current drought. -
State Seasonal Update
State Seasonal Update

Small spring improvements for some farmers

September rainfall was average to very much below average across most of NSW, with 100mm received in the east of the state, while nothing was recorded in the west.

Making it easier for farmers

The NSW Government is making it easier for farmers and their families to access the Drought Transport Subsidies and the Drought Assistance Fund

Gone Fishing Day - 14 October 2018
Gone Fishing Day - 14 October 2018

Gone Fishing Day

DPI will be running a host of events to celebrate our love of fishing and encourage everyone to get out on the water on 14 October 2018.

October is AFB Awareness Month - help stop the spread of American Foulbrood in Australia
October is AFB Awareness Month - help stop the spread of American Foulbrood in Australia

AFB awareness month

American foulbrood (AFB) is a fatal and incurable brood disease of European honey bees. If you keep honeybees, inspect your hives during October!

DPI is the feature exhibitor at the 2018 Australian National Field Days 25-27 October showcasing how DPI has been with NSW every step of the way
DPI is the feature exhibitor at the 2018 Australian National Field Days 25-27 October showcasing how DPI has been with NSW every step of the way

DPI to feature at the 2018 Australian National Field Days

The NSW DPI will be the feature exhibitor at this year’s Australian National Field Days to be held from 25 to 27 October at Borenore.

Forestry Innovation Fund
Forestry Innovation Fund

Forest Industries Innovation Fund

The Forest Industries Innovation Fund loan scheme, Round 1 is now open.

The scheme will provide long-term low-interest loans to projects that contribute to supporting industry innovation and the exploration of new markets for forest products.

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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.

Learn more about our research and development

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