Weeding out a big problem

INVASIVE weeds across New South Wales are set to take a hit with an additional $1.5 million of funding for the 2017-18 Weeds Action Program.Minister for Primary Industries Niall Blair said the extra funding would help prevent new weed species from gaining a foothold in NSW.“(A total of) $12 million will support crucial regional weeds […]

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