Media Releases

NSW Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development (DPIRD) Fisheries will continue the search for a remnant population of the Kangaroo/Shoalhaven River Perch, after a four-day research trip along the upper reaches of the Shoalhaven River failed to return any trace of the species.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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.