Need help to take care of your animals during flood?

Call the Agriculture and Animal Services Hotline on 1800 814 647.

Electronic ID system for sheep and goats

The NSW Government is backing growing industry calls for the urgent development of a national mandatory sheep and goat electronic identification system in light of the serious threat of Foot and Mouth Disease (FMD) entering Australia.

Varroa mite compensation for beekeepers

An $18 million compensation package has been developed for registered beekeepers affected by the varroa mite outbreak, under an agreement reached by governments and industry.

2nd consecutive record year for NSW primary industries

Despite unprecedented challenges including COVID-19, biosecurity incursions and widespread flooding, DPI is pleased to report a record primary industries Gross Value of Production (GVP) of $23.1 billion.

Complete the Agricultural Labour Needs survey

Primary producers, please click here to complete the Agricultural Labour Needs Survey by 23 December 2022.

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NSW Department of Primary Industries

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

NSW DPI is globally recognised as a top 1% plant, animal and environmental sciences research organisation.

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Take a look at the full breadth of our stories, our researchers and our innovation on our publishing platform, DPI Stories.

DPI can provide a variety of commercial and technical services to industry while partnering and collaborating in research, development, innovation and ag-tech solutions.