No job losses in DPI, Regional NSW merger
The Premier's office has assured there will be no job losses as a result of the government's decision to merge the Department of Primary Industries and the Department of Regional NSW.
Breaking: DPI and Department of Regional NSW to be merged
The NSW Government has today announced that from 1 July, 2024, the Department of Regional NSW will be re-named the NSW Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development.
Disaster survey a must for fire-affected farmers
NSW Farmers is strongly encouraging all fire-affected rural landholders to report damage through an official government survey.
New Varroa Mite infestations detected in the New England
Multiple new sites in the region have been added to the list of places where bee hives have the devastating varroa mite, as both industry and government fight to control the outbreak.
Vital role of bees still threatened by Varroa Mite
As we approach World Bee Day on the 20th of May, beekeepers are reminding us of how vital these pollinators are.
‘Farms of the future’ called out for LGA discrimination
Gwydir Shire farmer Martin Murray has called out the unfairness of only 11 local government areas being included in the recently announced Farms of the Future grant program.
Varroa mite free declaration for most of NSW, but concern remains around Narrabri
All States and Territories across Australia have reached a unanimous agreement declaring the NSW General Emergency (Blue) Zone Varroa mite free, but the eradication and surveillance zones near Narrabri remain in place.