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Yellow crazy ant under surveillance in Lismore

15 April 2021 - Biosecurity

A surviving population of yellow crazy ant is under surveillance and being treated in Lismore following the positive identification of the invasive pest by NSW Department of Primary Industries.

Secure your spot for Young Farmer Business Conference

14 April 2021 - Agriculture; Fishing

Tickets have now gone on sale for the second annual NSW Department of Primary Industries Young Farmer Business Conference in Dubbo on 28 May, with an inspiring line up of speakers and a bigger trade exhibition in store.

Farmer insights to help boost red meat production

8 April 2021 - Agriculture; Research & Development

NSW farmers have been asked to inform research which aims to underpin the state’s multi-billion dollar red meat industry in a changing and variable climate by integrating tropical perennial grasses into grazing systems.

Hotel quarantine costs halved for overseas agricultural workers

7 April 2021 - Agriculture; Ministerial

With the State’s primary industries sector hard-hit by COVID-induced workforce shortages, the NSW Government has today announced a significant boost for farmers by subsidising half the quarantine costs for overseas agricultural workers.

Aboriginal Fishing Trust Fund Grants now open

26 March 2021 - Fishing

For the fourth year in a row, the Aboriginal Fishing Trust Fund is offering $500,000 in grants and loans to support community projects across the State that maintain and protect Aboriginal cultural fishing and promote economic opportunity.

Safe disposal of drowned livestock a priority

25 March 2021 - Agriculture

Landholders and community members have been encouraged to report any deceased livestock left by the recent floods so that it can be removed and disposed of.

Have Your Say on Rice Vesting

15 March 2021 - Agriculture

The NSW Government is undertaking a review and consultation into rice vesting in NSW to determine whether vesting continues to be in the best interests of the industry and community.

Parkes parthenium patrol

9 March 2021 - Biosecurity

A major reconnaissance operation, involving more than 30 biosecurity, natural resources, logistics and support specialists from across NSW, will survey two parthenium infestation sites near Parkes as teams search for any signs of the invasive weed this March 16 and 17.

Last chance to have your say on drought support measures

8 March 2021 - Drought

The NSW Department of Primary Industries is urging landholders and primary producers across NSW to complete a survey to help with their evaluation of the NSW Government’s recent drought relief measures, before the survey closes next week.

Crab population to improve with recreational size limit changes

3 March 2021 - Fishing

NSW Department of Primary Industries Fisheries has announced changes to recreational Blue Swimmer Crab size limits set to come into effect from 30 April 2021.