Media Releases

The Minns Labor Government has announced $2 million in funding for the NSW Sheep and Goat eID Equipment Rebate, helping producers and livestock agents across the state gain affordable access to electronic identification (eID) equipment.

The Minns Labor Government will invest $900,000 in a NSW Farmers project as part of its commitment to support livestock welfare across agricultural industries and strengthen the operation of the joint government and industry Stock Welfare Panels.

Southern NSW’s primary industries are in good shape ahead of the summer season with millions of dollars in fire protection measures completed to help protect local communities and critical softwood plantation timber from bushfire threats.

New honey bee compliance officers, a major R&D program and tailored education and resources are part of the Minns Government’s $9.5 million NSW Varroa Mite Management program commencing in January 2026.

The NSW Government has today released the NSW Primary Industries Workforce Strategy 2025–2030.

Citrus growers can keep on top of the latest in NSW scientific research with the Citrus plant protection guide 2025-26 released by the NSW Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development (NSW DPIRD).

The state’s cattle and dairy farmers have a new AgTech option to manage their livestock with the NSW Government delivering on its promise to legalise virtual stock fencing this year so that farmers can reduce costs and take advantage of new data on the welfare of their herds.

The NSW Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development (NSW DPIRD) has released a report to guide farmers and primary industries so they can reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions while maintaining or enhancing productivity and sustainability.

Producers across New South Wales are being urged to stay vigilant this summer and report any signs of pasture dieback, a destructive condition that targets summer-growing grasses such as kikuyu, paspalum, buffel grass and sabi grass.