A NSW Government website
Ahead of the NSW state election on 25 March 2023, the NSW Government caretaker period has commenced. Limited updates will be made to this website during this period.
Understanding of the impacts of climate change and climate extremes on primary industries
DPI has undertaken research into the opportunities for emissions reduction in the grains and livestock sectors. Adoption of these mitigation strategies, and carbon sequestration opportunities through vegetation and soil management, will enable the NSW primary industries sector to make a strong contribution to the NSW target of 50% reduction in emissions by 2030 and net zero emission by 2050.
Reducing methane emissions in livestock
How biochar works (and when it doesn't)