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25.01.2022 As African swine fever (ASF) continues its spread around the world, a collaboration across government and with industry this week tested our capacity to manage a response to, and recovery from, an outbreak of ASF should it ever find its way to Australia. Exercise Piggyback, initiated by the NSW State Emergency Management Committee (SEMC), involved two days of discussion-based exercises and activities that enabled us to assess the effectiveness of NSW’s arrangements for coo...rdinating response and recovery efforts between the relevant government departments and emergency management authorities. Thanks to all participating agencies who joined us in the exercise and helped put us in a better position to prepare for and minimise the impacts of ASF. To find out more visit https://fal.cn/3bQwk Resilience NSW, Local Land Services NSW

25.01.2022 NSW consumers are reminded to look out for unwanted exotic plant pests in packages received from overseas. Report any signs of pests and diseases found in imported goods by calling the Exotic Plant Pest Hotline 1800 084 881

24.01.2022 Growers and advisers can send images of suspect fall armyworm (FAW) larvae to [email protected] for identification with details of where they were found. If larvae are potentially new FAW detections for the region or are difficult to identify from photos DPI may ask you to send larvae samples so we confirm the species. Grains Research and Development Corporation Local Land Services NSW NSW DPI Biosecurity

23.01.2022 People of DPI NAME Andrew Bengsen ROLE Research Scientist Hunting... WHAT IS YOUR MAIN ROLE AT DPI? I work with resource managers and other researchers to design, conduct and communicate research that gives people the information they need to effectively reduce the damage caused by introduced mammals such as wild deer and feral pigs to agricultural and natural resources. WHAT DO YOU LOVE ABOUT WORKING AT DPI? The most rewarding aspect of my work at DPI is working in teams to find creative solutions to real world problems. I love the constant challenge and variety of the work. I especially appreciate the opportunity to combine interesting fieldwork in different parts of the country with the challenge of turning a diverse range of data into valuable information that will help people better manage the impacts of overabundant animals.

21.01.2022 Are you looking forward to boating and fishing on NSW waterways this summer? Visit the our website to stay up to date about the requirements for releasing fish into NSW waterways. You can also learn more about best fishing practices and guidelines to minimise impact on the environment and other members of the community.... More information at https://fal.cn/3a2f8

21.01.2022 The grain harvest has kicked off across the state, do you need workers? Help Harvest NSW is designed to connect people looking for work with producers and growers around the state who have seasonal work available. So how does it work? Tag #HelpHarvestNSW when posting or sharing jobs on Facebook and Twitter so seasonal workers can find you directly.... You can also visit Help Harvest NSW for more information and to connect with farmers and producers across the state https://fal.cn/3bN6p #HelpHarvestNSW #nswdpi #primaryindustries #strongerprimaryindustries

19.01.2022 Day two of Operation Piggyback is underway. Yesterday Commissioner Shane Fitzsimmons and DPI Director General Scott Hansen launched Exercise Piggyback, a cross agency collaboration which aims to test our capacity to manage a response to and recovery from African swine fever (ASF), should an outbreak occur in NSW. For more information visit https://fal.cn/3bNhf... NSW DPI Biosecurity Local Land Services NSW Resilience NSW

19.01.2022 Funding available for blueberry, blackberry, raspberry, and greenhouse vegetable growers on the NSW North Coast - find out more

18.01.2022 NSW Department of Primary Industries agronomist, Colin McMaster, shares the latest insight on summer cover crops suited to central and southern NSW in winter dominated rainfall areas. See more videos like this on the YouTube Channel... https://bit.ly/3eKanEk

18.01.2022 The Sea Country virtual school excursion series launched this week. Tune in as Wayne Carberry shows us how to find bush tucker in Sea Country. Wayne also shows us which bush tucker doubles as medicine. This Sea Country virtual excursion series was developed and delivered by DPI Fisheries staff as part of the NSW Marine Estate Management Strategy. It is aimed at primary school students. For more information visit https://fal.cn/3bvXV... #NAIDOCWeek #NAIDOC2020 #alwayswasalwayswillbe #bushtucker

17.01.2022 Are you a beef cattle producer? The Cattle Council of Australia is supporting ongoing improvements to traceability to ensure Australia stays ahead of its international competitors and that all states, territories, and red meat industries operate under a single system.

16.01.2022 Take your students outside and get them involved in citizen science to learn about some of NSW’s target invasive pests. The NSW DPI Schools Program and the Peri-urban Environmental Biosecurity Network have developed a quick activity that will help you: Deliver a hands-on activity in your school that contributes to biosecurity surveillance of NSW Help biosecurity staff monitor NSW’s most invasive pests... Give your students insight into one of the many science careers in agriculture and natural resource management This activity is also a great option for scout groups, landcare groups, home schools and environment clubs. For more information visit https://fal.cn/3bVqn Peri-urban Environmental Biosecurity Network, NSW DPI Biosecurity, Tocal College

15.01.2022 Did you miss the Livestock Productivity Pastures and Forage webinar? Listen to livestock and pasture consultants and scientists as they discuss the latest in pasture and forage research. The Livestock Productivity Partnership aims to boost the productivity of grazing systems and developing new research and development capacity via collaborations between the NSW Department of Primary Industries, University of New England, AU, CSIRO, Meat & Livestock Australia, The University of Melbourne and the Tasmanian Institute of Agriculture.

14.01.2022 People of DPI NAME Jordan Bailey ROLE Leader Plant Pathology Curation... WHAT IS YOUR MAIN ROLE AT DPI? I am the curator for the Plant Pathology and Mycology Herbarium. My role is to make sure the specimens are secure, cared for and accessible and that the data we provide to stakeholders is accurate and up to date. These records are a powerful dataset and tell us what plant pathogens have been detected in NSW as well as what plants they have been found on and how they have moved around the state. The more records we have the more useful the data set is, we want representation of these pathogens through time and space, tracking their movement and changes. WHAT DO YOU LOVE ABOUT YOUR CAREER? Surprisingly, this role is quite varied. I get to work with people across different groups from DPI and other government agencies, as well as universities, students, children and community groups. I get to see a range of plant pathogens and broaden my knowledge of fungi by working with these specimens and cultures, seeing what comes into the Herbarium and what we are sending out and answering all the information requests we get. I am learning all the time about the history of plant diseases in NSW and learning about new types of fungi and diseases. HOW DO YOU AND YOUR TEAM CONTRIBUTE TO STRONGER PRIMARY INDUSTRIES IN NSW? These specimens form the official plant disease records for NSW and we use this data every day to issue area of freedom certificates which enable our growers to maintain and enhance trade inter-state and overseas. This involves maintaining the data but also updating the data. Taxonomy the identification and naming of species is a very fluid science and as we learn more about species we tend to change their names and separate and merge them and make all sorts of changes that are a headache for biosecurity officers. As curator part of my role is making sure these changes are captured in our database and also comprehend and communicate this information to our biosecurity officers and others. #nswdpi #primaryindustries #strongerprimaryindustries #dpipeople #peopleofdpi #plantpathology #mycologyherbarium

14.01.2022 If you are the owner or operator of a recreational or fishing vessel that is moored in NSW waters, check out the survey below. Survey results will help identify how we can better address the risk of biofouling in the NSW marine estate and what we can do together to reduce the risk of spreading marine pests and diseases in NSW. Survey closes 29 January 2021.

12.01.2022 Western Sydney Region vegetable growers are urged to look for signs of leaf mining in vegetables and report to the Exotic Plant Pest Hotline on 1800 084 881. Currently NSW DPI and Greater Sydney Local Land Services staff are undertaking surveillance surveys across Western Sydney vegetable growers to determine the extent of the incursion, which will inform the feasibility of eradication. https://fal.cn/3buvx Greater Sydney Local Land Services

12.01.2022 Julie from Tocal College shares this important message about side-by-side vehicle safety rules as we approach the holiday season

06.01.2022 Have your say as we work to develop harvest strategies for a number of priority fish in NSW

05.01.2022 Discover where seasonal work opportunities are with #HelpHarvestNSW The Help Harvest NSW website brings together a range of information about seasonal work and how to find a job, as well information on how top upskill for a new career in the agricultural sector. There are many opportunities ahead on farms across NSW. To explore ‘Help Harvest NSW’ visit https://fal.cn/3bWTf... #HelpHarvestNSW #nswdpi #primaryindustries #strongerprimaryindustries

04.01.2022 They shall grow not old, as we that are left grow old; Age shall not weary them, nor the years condemn. At the going down of the sun and in the morning We will remember them... Lest we forget #RemembranceDay #WeRememberThem #LestWeForget

03.01.2022 Join NSW DPI and A Smart Farmer at the upcoming 'Science in Your Food Excursion' at Belgenny Farm, Camden. Hands on activities will be customised for school groups and will demonstrate how dairy products are produced from paddock to plate. Dates for school groups to attend:... Wednesday 2 December Wednesday 9 December For more information and to book go to https://fal.cn/3bQpC