Our role
The Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development works towards the twin objectives of growing primary industries and supporting regional economic development to deliver long term benefits to regional communities.
Collectively, we are responsible for:
- Local Land Services
- NSW Resources
- Agriculture and Biosecurity
- Fisheries and Forestry
- Regional Development and Delivery.
Together, we work to:
- build stronger primary industries
- drive regional investment and economic development
- oversee productive and sustainable land use and natural resources
- deliver regional infrastructure and grant programs
- help strengthen social cohesion.
Home to about 40 per cent of the state’s population, regional NSW includes coastal, inland, rural, remote and metro regional areas.
To service these diverse regions, we have several agencies and offices.
We have skilled and dedicated teams working in 200 locations across regional NSW.
For more about the programs and services we deliver visit our topics page.
Also see our Annual Report and other Corporate resources.
Statement of Intent
The department’s Statement of Intent outlines our values, vision and purpose. It shows how our strengths support our priorities and how we work together as one team.
We protect, support and develop primary industries and regional economies. We focus on sustainability, finding better ways to build a strong future for regional NSW. Our people are working around the state, and our local knowledge is our greatest strength.
Read our department's Statement of Intent to learn more about the role we play in the NSW Government.