Media Releases

Tocal College has unveiled the arrival of a new state-of-the-art Holstein Dystocia Simulator from Veterinary Simulator Industries, Canada.

Australian brewing companies have had the opportunity to trial a new perennial grain variety for beer production as part of an industry workshop held by the NSW Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development.

The Minns Labor Government today opened the next round of Recreational Fishing Trust Grants, with $5 million available for fishing clubs, community groups and other organisations to run projects which improve and promote recreational fishing in their local area.

The annual NSW Land and Primary Industries Network (LPIN), hosted by the NSW Decarbonisation Hub in collaboration with NSW Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development (NSW DPIRD), is set to tour regional NSW from 11 to 15 November.

NSW Government launches Australia’s first operational Seasonal Drought Forecast

- Agriculture; Research & Development; Ministerial

The Minns Labor Government’s groundbreaking drought forecasting system will make its debut in this month’s State Seasonal Update, published online today.

Thousands of native sportfish will be released into waterways across NSW over coming months through the popular Two-Dollar-for-One-Dollar Native Fish Stocking program.

The Minns Labor Government today announced two of the state’s key animal welfare organisations, the Royal Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals NSW (RSPCA) and the Animal Welfare League NSW (AWL), will receive $12.5 million towards their enforcement and compliance activities that provide protection for NSW cats, dogs, livestock and other animals.

Grapevine guide keeps winegrowers up-to-date

- Agriculture

NSW winegrowers will have the latest research and development at their fingertips following the release of the NSW Government’s latest Grapevine management guide.

Sheep and goat eID Tag Discount Program now underway in NSW

- Agriculture; Research & Development; Ministerial

As part of the Minns Labor Government’s $945 million biosecurity program, the $10.2 million electronic identification device Tag Discount Program is now live and available to support producers with the costs of eID devices for sheep and goats.

Christina Tulloch

Christina Tulloch Honoured with 2023 Graham Gregory Award at NSW Wine Awards

- Agriculture; Research & Development; Ministerial

Tulloch Wine CEO Christina Tulloch has been awarded the prestigious 2023 Graham Gregory Award at the annual NSW Wine Awards held at the International Convention Centre (ICC) in Sydney today.