NSW Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development

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Fire ant detected in northern NSW - be on the look out

Veterinary workforce shortages

The NSW Government is delivering reforms to strengthen the veterinary workforce and safeguard animal health and welfare.

Three Sooty Oyster Catchers flying over water. Sharyn Coffee Photography @sharyn.coffee

H5 bird flu

High pathogenicity H5N1 avian influenza (H5 bird flu) has been confirmed in two vagrant migratory seabirds on Western Australia's southern coast.

Cattle Tick

If you get ticks – tell us and help NSW stay on top of cattle tick. Biosecurity Hotline 1800 680 244 or quarantine@dpird.nsw.gov.au and tick fever via the Emergency Animal Disease Hotline 1800 675 888.

BioResponse NSW app

Providing users with real time information on biosecurity emergencies in NSW. Download the app now.

New laws to protect dogs in NSW

The NSW government is strengthening the laws for anyone who breeds dogs, even if it's a one-off or accidental litter. Find out more

New Online Varroa Management Tool empowers Australian beekeepers

An innovative new online Varroa Management Tool has been launched, designed to help commercial and recreational beekeepers manage the challenges of Varroa mite

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NSW Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development

Our Role

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

Research & Development

We are globally recognised as a top 1% plant, animal and environmental sciences research organisation.

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Working with Us

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