Farmers have welcomed a $60 million boost in funding to drive cutting edge agricultural research in seven research facilities across the state.
NSW Farmers President Xavier Martin said the funds would support critical research currently underway into animal nutrition, biosecurity and climate change.
“We know farm businesses are exposed to a high level of risk and variability, and research and development is a key way we can build resilience, adapt to change and sustainably manage the land into the future,” Mr Martin said.
“Australian farmers pull on their boots every day and head into the paddock optimistic they can make a living and help feed and clothe people, and new technologies or techniques discovered through research and development are critical to supporting these efforts.”
With the funding set to benefit more than 1600 research and development staff in NSW, Mr Martin said the package would drive gains in farm productivity and efficiency to help feed the future.
“As the population grows around the world, we need to grow more food, so investments that improve farm productivity in a practical way are very welcome,” Mr Martin said.
“The possibilities are endless when it comes to agriculture, and with the support of governments to drive innovation, farmers can not only keep farming, but farm better than they ever have before.”
