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NSW strengthens surveillance for H5 bird flu
- Agriculture; Biosecurity; Ministerial
The NSW Government has increased surveillance and boosted biosecurity capacity for H5 bird flu by dedicating additional resources to identifying potential cases coupled with an awareness campaign focused on input from the community and the needs of industry.
Wagga Wagga man sentenced over illegal knackery
- Agriculture; Biosecurity
A Wagga Wagga man who was convicted of running an illegal knackery on his property has been fined $12,000 and ordered to pay $30,952.58 costs in the Wagga Wagga Local Court on Tuesday 23 June 2026.
NSW Government offers support following H5 bird flu in Western Australia
- Agriculture; Biosecurity; Ministerial
The NSW Government has offered support to Western Australia following a confirmed case of H5 bird flu in a dead wild bird in Western Australia.
New hemp plan opens doors to opportunities for industry and the environment
- Agriculture; Research & Development; Ministerial
The Minns Labor Government’s new Hemp Industry Development Plan is set to unlock new opportunities for NSW businesses and add value to the state's low-THC hemp industry, which is forecast to become a $100 million Australian industry by 2032.
New $1.1 million seed vault safeguards the future of NSW agriculture
- Agriculture; Research & Development; Ministerial
The Minns Labor Government has unveiled a new $1.1 million seed vault and plant growth facility at the Wagga Wagga Agricultural Institute, strengthening NSW's ability to protect valuable crop genetics and support the development of more resilient grain varieties.
