Regional and primary industries

Regional NSW is home to more than one-third of the NSW population.

More people are choosing to make regional NSW their home, with thriving local communities, greater access to affordable housing, jobs and services, and growing agricultural, tourism and service sectors.

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Living in regional, remote and rural NSW

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Regional NSW, make the move

There’s never been more opportunity in regional NSW for essential workers and their families.

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Primary industries and farming

Information on primary production for farmers, landholders and businesses.

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Regional Development Roadmap

The NSW Government is taking a fresh approach in how it invests in regional NSW to make sure we can help meet the needs of all communities.

Support and resources

Primary industries

Regional agencies and resources

Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development

Learn about the department helping to protect, support and develop regional NSW

Local Land Services

Support and services for farmers and land managers to ensure a productive and sustainable future for regional NSW

Resources

Planning and strategic documents that inform and drive delivery of regional NSW priorities

Latest news from Regional NSW

Ministerial media release

NSW Government staff blitz Australian biosecurity awards

The Minns Labor Government has congratulated its staff who were recognised for their outstanding contributions to protecting Australia’s primary industries, environment and communities, winning three 2026 Australian Biosecurity Awards this week.

Ministerial media release

Legislation to save 400 Hunter jobs at Mt Pleasant to be introduced today

The Minns Labor Government will today introduce legislation to protect up to 400 jobs at MACH Energy’s Mount Pleasant coal mine in the Hunter, delivering certainty to workers and their families ahead of Christmas.

Ministerial media release

Ready, set, go for Lismore’s new $4.5m athletics track

Work is officially underway on the new $4.5 million Southern Cross Regional Athletics Facility in Lismore, a landmark project set to establish the Northern Rivers as one of NSW’s premier sporting destinations and a potential training base for international teams ahead of the Brisbane 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games.

Ministerial media release

First-ever Skills Audit of coal workers released to back today’s coal jobs, and plan for the future

For the first time, a full state-wide audit of the skills and occupations that make up the state’s coal workforce has been undertaken, as the Minns Labor Government delivers on its commitment to support coal workers and their communities.

Ministerial media release

$5.9 million internet project connects 900 homes and businesses across Western NSW

The Minns Labor Government and nbn have completed a major $5.9 million internet upgrade across Western NSW, connecting an additional 900 homes and businesses to faster, more reliable broadband with fewer interruptions and dropouts.

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Acknowledgement of Country

We acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of the lands where we work and the places in which we live. We pay respect to Ancestors and Elders past and present. We recognise the unique cultural and spiritual relationship and celebrate the contributions of First Nations peoples to Australia.