THE NSW Opposition is again calling on the Minns Labor Government to take immediate action on the state’s feral pig problem, with current population numbers spiralling out of control, damage escalating and an increase in attacks on livestock.
Shadow Minister for Agriculture Brendan Moylan has been advocating for urgent targeted control, but the government has refused to budge, and the problem is only getting worse.
“Feral pigs are causing absolute carnage and destruction,” Mr Moylan said.
“They’re tearing up crops, destroying pastures, fouling waterways and creating serious biosecurity risks, and regional communities are left to carry the cost.
Until there is a serious increase in the feral pig control budget and sustained, large-scale aerial and ground operations, feral pigs will continue to run rampant across New South Wales.
Mr Moylan said the problem is out of control. We don’t need another review. We need the government to back farmers and regional communities with the funding and decisive action they deserve.”
NSW Opposition Leader Kellie Sloane saw the destruction first-hand on a recent visit to Nyngan in western New South Wales.
“I heard the stories from farmers out west and saw the damage these feral pigs are doing at night, coming after lambs and tearing up properties,” Mrs Sloane said.
“Farmers tell us the feral pig population has exploded and they feel forgotten by government.”
The NSW Government recently announced another review into feral pig populations but farmers across the state don’t need another study. They need action.”
