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Drs David Gopurenko, Hanwen Wu and Aisuo Wang with a field kit to identify invasive weeds in their early growth stages.
Drs David Gopurenko, Hanwen Wu and Aisuo Wang with a field kit to identify invasive weeds in their early growth stages.

LAMP lights way to pre-emptive weed strikes

A portable tool kit, with the power to identify the DNA of invasive weeds when they first appear in the landscape, could soon transform weed management.

Sheep Disease Research Funding Opportunity

Applicants seeking funding from the residual monies in the NSW Sheep Industry Fund for research, extension or surveillance projects are encouraged to apply now.

NSW drought assistance package

NSW farmers and rural communities impacted by the ongoing drought can access an additional $755 million in support funding as part of the NSW Government’s new drought assistance package.

Innovation fund now open for seafood industry

Fishers and aquaculture farmers across the State will now be able to access low-interest loans to purchase modern equipment and make business improvements thanks to the establishment of the NSW Government’s Seafood Innovation Fund.

Building stronger, more resilient agricultural sector

The NSW Government will invest $1.7 billion in the 2019-20 NSW Budget to build stronger, sustainable and productive regional industries across the State, including $355 million to extend critical drought assistance measures for farmers and rural communities.

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