Image: Sue Higginson, MP for The Greens has joined the debate on feral pest management
As feral animal numbers continue to cause widespread damage to agriculture and biodiversity across New South Wales, the State Government’s approach to controlling these pests has ignited strong responses from both farming advocates, hunters and environmental groups.
NSW Farmers have welcomed Premier Chris Minns’ comments suggesting that the government may consider measures such as bounties to manage feral animal populations, particularly pigs, which cause millions of dollars in damage annually, and are a huge issue in the Western Plains.
NSW Farmers President Xavier Martin said feral animals remain a major concern for rural communities…