$250 million Drought Ready and Resilient Fund

This Fund will allow eligible primary producers to apply for low interest loans of up to $250,000 to fund a broad range of operational products, activities and services to prepare and respond to the impacts of drought.

Fire ant detected in Murwillumbah NSW - be on the look out

Residents and businesses in northern NSW should be alert for the signs of fire ants and to report any suspected detections.

Fodder for producers affected by Tenterfield fires

An initial 200 tonnes of emergency feed trucked in so farmers impacted by the Tenterfield fires can access feed.

Cultural fishing thrives through Local Management Plans

New videos demonstrate benefits of LMP trials for Aboriginal cultural fishing in Hastings and Tweed.

Sheep and goat eID grants open

Applications are now open for producers, agents, saleyards and processors to apply for part of the $38 million Sheep and Goat eID Infrastructure Rebate Scheme.

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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.

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