http://www.dpi.nsw.gov.auCurrent news releases from NSW DPI.http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/NswDpiNews/~3/fftlVNszFSk/hex-on-curseA small insect whose larvae feed on Paterson’s curse is causing carnage to the weed across the central west and now local landholders have the opportunity to identify and promote the crown weevil on their properties.02 Jul 2009http://www.dpi.nsw.gov.au/aboutus/news/recent-news/agriculture-news-releases/hex-on-cursehttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/NswDpiNews/~3/UtwiDg8hp2I/award-finalists-announcedA grazier and dryland cropping farmer from Walgett, a livestock and pasture cropping couple from Cobar and an egg producing couple from Tamworth have been named as finalists in this year’s Farmer of the Year Awards.02 Jul 2009http://www.dpi.nsw.gov.au/aboutus/news/recent-news/agriculture-news-releases/award-finalists-announcedhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/NswDpiNews/~3/6YBwtmVSIV8/local-aboriginal-community-learnsThe Wilcannia Aboriginal community is helping to improve native fish habitat in the Darling River near Wilcannia, with members involved in a short training course to learn about native plant identification, seed collection and propagation techniques, NSW Department of Primary Industries (DPI) Conservation Manager Aquatic Habitat Rehabilitation, David Cordina, said today.01 Jul 2009http://www.dpi.nsw.gov.au/aboutus/news/recent-news/fishing-and-aquaculture/local-aboriginal-community-learnshttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/NswDpiNews/~3/vZHrQbxsMeE/destination-for-ag-studentsA new star on the international travel calendar is emerging - the Cowra Agricultural Research and Advisory Station.30 Jun 2009http://www.dpi.nsw.gov.au/aboutus/news/recent-news/agriculture-news-releases/destination-for-ag-studentshttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/NswDpiNews/~3/jPTCDRWhcY4/fishcare-volunteers-needed-for-western-regionKeen fishers are invited to join the NSW Government’s successful Fishcare Volunteer Program, which has more than 300 volunteers State-wide.30 Jun 2009http://www.dpi.nsw.gov.au/aboutus/news/recent-news/fishing-and-aquaculture/fishcare-volunteers-needed-for-western-regionhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/NswDpiNews/~3/ws3eP0DZKyU/irresistible-lamb-chopsResearchers have gone directly to the punters, gaining 1100 responses from consumers on how they rate lamb in a bid to better deliver the fresh lamb cuts which shoppers want to buy.30 Jun 2009http://www.dpi.nsw.gov.au/aboutus/news/recent-news/agriculture-news-releases/irresistible-lamb-chopshttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/NswDpiNews/~3/GjBzFdALtMw/unlock-salinity-secretsThe first major farm-scale study of salt stores and water at key sites across NSW has unlocked secrets above and below the surface of the ancient Australian landscape, turning traditional models on their heads.30 Jun 2009http://www.dpi.nsw.gov.au/aboutus/news/recent-news/agriculture-news-releases/unlock-salinity-secretshttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/NswDpiNews/~3/ELPvyryi560/Review-of-penalties-for-egg-producers-who-fail-to-comply-with-cage-standards.pdf27 Jun 2009http://www.dpi.nsw.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0007/287098/Review-of-penalties-for-egg-producers-who-fail-to-comply-with-cage-standards.pdfhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/NswDpiNews/~3/kEl_N42nPvc/25000-in-fines-for-illegal-abalone-fishing.pdf26 Jun 2009http://www.dpi.nsw.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0011/287039/25000-in-fines-for-illegal-abalone-fishing.pdfhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/NswDpiNews/~3/OuH9NrVpx9k/Drought-assistance-measures-extended-across-NSW.pdf24 Jun 2009http://www.dpi.nsw.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0003/286617/Drought-assistance-measures-extended-across-NSW.pdf