Media Releases

Agriculture ministers from right across the country are set to descend on the North West NSW town of Moree for a special meeting to discuss the ongoing drought, Minister for Agriculture Adam Marshall announced today.

Bushfire affected landholders in the North Coast, Northern Tablelands and Hunter regions are being urged to report damage to property and infrastructure through the online natural disaster damage survey or by phoning the NSW Agriculture and Animal Services Hotline on 1800 814 647.

Beekeepers have a new tool to keep their colonies healthy, with the publication of a landmark reference book by the Department of Primary Industries, Honey and Pollen Flora of South-Eastern Australia.

Bushfire affected landholders needing animal welfare assistance, including emergency fodder, water and veterinary care are being urged to call the NSW Agricultural and Animal Services Hotline on 1800 814 647.

Deputy Premier and Minister for Regional NSW John Barilaro and Minister for Agriculture Adam Marshall today announced a $1 million cash injection for volunteer organisation BlazeAid, allowing it to continue rebuilding vital farm fences destroyed during the recent devastating bushfires.

The NSW Government is expanding its assistance measures to support farmers and landholders affected by fires on the North Coast and Northern Tablelands regions, Agriculture Minister Adam Marshall announced today.

The NSW Department of Primary Industries and leading thinkers from business, industry and academia will join forces this week to work through some of the challenges facing modern agriculture, at the inaugural DPI Grand Challenge.

Scientists are a step closer to developing a potentially life-saving wetsuit, with research, funded by the NSW Government, showing new fabrics can help reduce the impact of shark bites.

The Animal Genetics and Breeding Unit, a joint venture between the NSW Government and the University of New England has celebrated 40 years of providing industry with cutting-edge genetic research.