Media Releases

$1 million to establish independent NSW recreational fishing peak body

- Fishing; Research & Development; Ministerial

The Minns Labor Government is delivering on another election commitment by commencing consultation on an independent peak body to represent the interests of the State’s more than one million recreational fishers.

The NSW Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development (NSW DPIRD) is hosting the annual ‘Back to Belgenny’, event, the largest community event of the year for Belgenny Farm, with more more than 2,000 eager visitors expected to be in attendance.

$4 million to extend Sheep and goat eID Tag Discount Program

- Agriculture; Ministerial

$4 million to extend Sheep and goat eID Tag Discount Program

NSW launches ultimate biosecurity guide to weed control

- Agriculture; Biosecurity

NSW Chief Invasive Species Officer, Scott Charlton, today launched the latest NSW Government weed management guide at the 23rd NSW Weeds Conference in Port Macquarie.

L_R Andrew McKenzie Meat Livestick Australia_ Peter Kirkland DPIRD Scientist _ Tara Moriarty NSW Minister for Agriculture _ Peter McGrath Tiba Biotech Head

NSW Government delivers world-first foot and mouth vaccine to protect livestock industries & food supply

- Agriculture; Biosecurity; Research & Development; Ministerial

In a world-first, the Minns Labor Government and international biotechnology leader, Tiba BioTech, have developed a breakthrough foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) vaccine that is fast to produce and will see Australia become one of the few nations with the capacity to produce its own vaccine.

New beef gross margin budget calculations show that returns from NSW beef enterprises have generally improved since October 2024, driven by rising cattle prices and strong performance in the feedlot sector.

New ponds unveiled at Narrandera Fisheries Centre

- Fishing; Research & Development

The NSW Department of Primary Industries & Regional Development (DPIRD) has launched eight new purpose-built aquaculture ponds for endangered Macquarie Perch breeding at Narrandera Fisheries Centre, funded by Snowy Hydro under the Snowy 2.0 Threatened Fish Management Plan.

The NSW Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development (NSW DPIRD) and Grains Research and Development Corporation (GRDC) is investing over $20 million in research focused on future-proofing canola against upcoming challenges.

New citrus grader boosts research and innovation in NSW citrus industry

- Agriculture; Research & Development

The NSW Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development (NSW DPIRD) has unveiled a new state-of-the-art citrus grader, marking a significant step forward in NSW citrus research and development.

Varroa workshops end but learning resources continue

- Agriculture; Biosecurity

More than 200 beekeepers have taken part in the final Varroa Mite Management Workshops hosted by the National Varroa Mite Management Program over the weekend.