Red Imported Fire Ant -
As of 19 September 2023 the Varroa mite Emergency Response will shift to transitioning to management of Varroa Mite. Find out more.
Varroa Mite Emergency Response -
Information about varroa mite and how the emergency response affects you. Find out how you can help protect the NSW honey industry

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.