Biosecurity

Biosecurity in NSW is a shared responsibility between industry, government and the community. Learn about the latest animal and plant biosecurity threats. Find, mitigate and respond to threats near you.

Biosecurity officers in protective clothing inspecting a field sorghum

Fulfilling your General Biosecurity Duty means that you:

  • Check the latest alerts
  • Take steps to prevent pests, diseases and weeds from entering NSW and spreading to new areas
  • Keep an eye out for pests, weeds and signs of disease
  • Report anything unusual 
  • Participate where you can when we are responding to incursions and biosecurity emergencies.

Animal biosecurity

Pest animals

Animal health

Animal disease control

Emergency diseases

Plants and weeds

Plant biosecurity and reporting

Insect pests

Weeds and plant diseases

Feed and fodder rules

Other

Food safety

Seasonal pests and diseases

Current biosecurity orders and permits

Biosecurity legislation NSW

What is biosecurity?

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Agricultural biosecurity emergencies are caused when pests (including locusts), diseases and weeds have a negative impact on the economy, local environment and community.

The NSW Government helps people prevent, prepare for, respond to and recover from emergencies affecting all animals and plants, both land and water.

How you can help

We all play a role in preventing and preparing for biosecurity emergencies. Biosecurity is a set of preventative measures designed to reduce the risks of infectious disease transmission to and among livestock. 

It means doing everything you can to reduce the chances of an infectious disease being carried onto your farm/property by people, animals, equipment or vehicles. It's your responsibility to:

  • plan before an emergency
  • act during an emergency
  • recover after an emergency.
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Protecting your farm against biosecurity threats

Your General Biosecurity Duty requirements

On-farm biosecurity planning and farm hygeine

Biosecurity alerts for landholders

Current biosecurity programs and projects

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A pig takes her multiple piglets out in regional Australia.

Feral Pig and Pest Program

The 2024-25 $13.1 million Feral Pig and Pest Program supports landholders to control feral pigs and other priority pest animal species.

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Two men talking and walking side by side away from the camera along a mowed paddock with trees and long grass in the background and a fence in the foreground.

Good Neighbours Program

This $10 million program protects the NSW economy, environment and community by investing in pest and weed management at the boundaries between public and private land. 

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A sunny beach on Lorde Howe Island with native trees in the foreground and mountains in the background

Safeguarding Lord Howe Island world heritage area

This project demonstrates the value of partnership in biodiversity and biosecurity management for ongoing conservation and threatened species protection.

Latest related news - NSW Government

Media release
12 June 2025

Real-world training strengthens NSW's FMD preparedness

The NSW Government has continued its approach to preparedness for potential future foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) outbreaks by investing in skilled, real-world training for frontline staff.
Media release
28 May 2025

Producers across the state eye off Northern Tablelands feed for agistment

After a kind autumn and strong seasonal conditions in the Northern Tablelands, many landholders with plentiful feed have begun fielding calls about livestock agistment.
Media release
20 May 2025

Group baiting program returns to tackle local fox population

After another good season, fox populations in the New England area may quickly become a problem for landholders if not controlled, both due to their impact on the natural environment and the damage they inflict on livestock.
Media release
17 March 2025

Seeing is believing: land flourishes with feral pig control

A picture is worth a thousand words, and two—in this case—speaks volumes about the positive impacts of the NSW Government’s Feral Pig and Pest Program.
Media release
11 March 2025

Western NSW a feral pig control success story

Landholders are seeing the on-ground benefits of the NSW Government’s continued investment in feral pig control, with thinning mobs in western NSW.

Recent Local Land Services publications

Training material
Local Land Services | 7 January 2025

Vertebrate Pesticide Induction Training

This Local Land Services course takes you through the legal responsibilities, safety requirements and practical considerations for an effective use of baits and pesticides. The course leads to a certificate valid for 5 years.
Plan
Local Land Services | 8 November 2024

Regional strategic pest animal management plans

Regional pest animal management strategies are a practical and vital tool to help coordinate pest control between landholders.
Notice
Local Land Services | 7 May 2024

Authorised Campaign for pest control

Information on the definition and requirements around an ‘Authorised Campaign’ relating to control/eradication programs for large pest animals or livestock impacted by diseases.
Guide
Local Land Services | 8 September 2023

Video series on feral pig management and feral pig case studies

Watch our video series for landholders on how to control feral pigs in NSW.
Guide
Local Land Services | 15 February 2023

Pesticides registered in NSW for the control of insect pests of cucumber

This table contains information on registered pesticides to control the more important insect and mite pests of cucumber. It includes comments on potential toxicity to beneficial insects and other useful information.

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