Primary Industries & Biosecurity Reference

Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development

The NSW Department of Primary Industries (DPI), now known as the Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development (DPIRD), is the lead government agency supporting agriculture, fisheries, forestry, and biosecurity across New South Wales. It plays a vital role in growing primary industries and strengthening regional communities.

Agriculture, Fisheries & Biosecurity
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Talk Group ID Description
11581 DPI Western Local Land Service
11582 DPI North West Local Land Service
11583 DPI Northern Tablelands Local Land Service
11584 DPI North Coast Local Land Service
11585 DPI Central West Local Land Service
11586 DPI Hunter Local Land Service
11587 DPI Central Tablelands Local Land Service
11588 DPI Greater Sydney Local Land Service
11589 DPI South East Local Land Service
11590 DPI Riverina/Murray Local Land Service
11591 DPI State Channel 1
11592 DPI State Channel 2
11593 DPI 1
11594 DPI 2
11595 DPI 3
11651 Fisheries
11652 Fisheries
11653 Fisheries Metro Central
11654 Fisheries North Coast
11655 Fisheries Shoalhaven/Illawarra
11656 Fisheries South Coast
11657 Fisheries Far North Coast
11658 Fisheries North West
11659 Fisheries South West
11660 Fisheries
11661 Fisheries
11662 Fisheries
11663 Fisheries
11664 Fisheries
11665 Fisheries
11666 Fisheries
11667 Fisheries
11668 Fisheries Compliance Unit 1
11669 Fisheries Compliance Unit 2





Primary Industries & Regional Development Reference

NSW Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development (DPIRD)

Organisational Evolution As of 1 July 2024, the former DPI transitioned into DPIRD, expanding its institutional focus to incorporate regional economic development alongside its core primary industries mandate.

Core Responsibilities

  • Agriculture & Biosecurity: Research, regulation, and emergency response management for crops, livestock, pests, and transmissible diseases.
  • Fisheries & Aquaculture: Sustainable management and protection of marine and freshwater resources.
  • Forestry: Regulatory oversight and sustainability monitoring of native and plantation forestry operations.
  • Food Safety & Animal Welfare: Standards enforcement, monitoring, and educational outreach.
  • Hunting Regulation: Licensing systems and regulatory compliance enforcement for recreational hunting.
  • Natural Disaster Recovery: Operational recovery support for regional communities and primary industries affected by floods, bushfires, and prolonged droughts.
  • Export & Market Access: Strengthening NSW's international trade channels for agricultural produce.

Regional Development Role

DPIRD spearheads key strategic initiatives to drive rural growth:

  • Driving regional investment and economic stimulus
  • Delivering targeted infrastructure grants and community programs
  • Supporting Local Land Services (LLS) and sustainable natural resource management
  • Building robust, resilient rural and regional economies

Local Footprint: Over 75% of agency staff live and work directly within regional NSW, ensuring deep local knowledge and strong community engagement.

Economic Impact

Gross Value of Production (GVP): In 2021–22, NSW primary industries reached a record $23.1 billion in GVP—reflecting a 23% year-on-year increase.

Key Pillars: Major economic drivers include intensive horticulture, wine grapes, commercial forestry, and fisheries.

Innovation & Scientific Research

DPIRD manages state-of-the-art research stations and maintains active collaborations with universities and industry partners to:

  • Develop drought-resistant crop strains and sustainable farming methods
  • Improve livestock genetics and productivity
  • Advance aquaculture cultivation technologies
  • Monitor, detect, and mitigate emerging biosecurity threats