Media Releases

The Minns Labor Government has sought a technical review of feral pig and deer management to build on the historic levels of success that have seen almost a quarter of a million pigs culled across NSW in the past three years.

The NSW Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development (DPIRD) has launched a new series of farmer stories and an updated Agtech guidebook to inspire those looking to revolutionise agriculture with the latest technological solutions.

Consumers can continue to feel confident enjoying locally grown berries, with NSW Government laboratory testing confirming NSW berries meet food safety standards for pesticide residues.

The Minns Labor Government has today announced a significant milestone in recreational fishing by releasing the draft Enhancing Recreational Fishing in NSW Action Plan 2026-2031 for consultation and opening Expressions of Interest for the board of a new independent recreational fishing peak body.

Applications are now open for the second round of the Minns Government’s eID rebate program which offers eligible farmers and others a 50 per cent rebate, up to a maximum of $1,500, for the purchase of a handheld eID reader.

The Minns Labor Government is urging caution to beach and waterway swimmers and surfers because of the recent heavy rain potentially creating murky conditions that increase bull shark activity in Sydney Harbour, other estuaries and along the NSW coast.

The Minns Labor Government has delivered one of the pivotal foundations of its Biosecurity Action Plan with the $40.7 million NSW Weeds Action Program (WAP) guaranteeing for the first time four-year funding to local organisations to combat the impact of priority weeds.

The Minns Labor Government has unveiled the new $9 million state-of-the-art Centre for Australian Horticultural Market Access (CAHMA) in Ourimbah on the State’s Central Coast designed to strengthen the Government’s primary industries research capabilities.

Regional and rural communities will see the Farms of the Future mobile learning centre hit the road as it begins travelling around regional NSW to deliver practical learning on Agtech and on-farm connectivity solutions.

The Minns Government is cracking down on the illegal abalone and seafood trade in restaurants and other outlets, completing a three-day compliance blitz across Sydney.