New fishing platforms, a crackdown on dodgy licence sellers and a new peak body: the state government has unveiled a suite of wins for NSW’s one million recreational fishers.
NSW Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development
Posted inEnvironment, Hawks Nest
Hawks Nest locals praised for correctly reporting sick bird
A sick bird near Hawks Nest could have been bad, but for the locals who didn’t touch, and called for help. NSW has its first suspect case of H5 bird flu, and authorities say it’s proof the system is working.
Posted inAgribusiness, Coffs Harbour, Kempsey
Varroa mite reality sinks in, calls for managed pollination plans
Coffs Harbour and Kempsey have lived with varroa mite longer than almost anywhere else. Now the industry has given up trying to beat it, and the bill is about to land on growers.
Posted inAgriculture, Education, Local News
Low Methane Beef project delivers first genomic insights to help reduce emissions in beef cattle
The Low Methane Beef (LMB) project has reached a major milestone, releasing its first genomic Research Breeding Values (RBVs) for methane emissions in beef cattle.
Posted inAgriculture, Local News
NSW residents encouraged to be alert to signs of avian influenza in poultry
Residents are being encouraged to be alert to signs of avian influenza in commercial and domestic poultry, and wildlife.
Posted inAgriculture, Local News
NSW residents encouraged to be alert to signs of avian influenza in poultry
Residents are being encouraged to be alert to signs of avian influenza in commercial and domestic poultry, and wildlife.