The New South Wales Minister for Agriculture is responsible for the administration and development of

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, fisheries,

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, state forests, biosecurity, and crown lands in

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, Australia. The current minister, who also serves as the

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, since 21 December 2021. The minister administers the portfolio through the Regional NSW

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, including the

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and a range of other government agencies such as the Department of Primary Industries. Ultimately the minister is responsible to the

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List of ministers

Agriculture

The following individuals have served as Minister for Agriculture, or any precedent titles:

Former ministerial titles

Fisheries

Natural resources

Forests

Rural affairs

References

External links

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Agriculture Agriculture or farming is the practice of cultivating plants and livestock. Agriculture was the key development in the rise of sedentary human civilization, whereby farming of domesticated species created food surpluses that enabled people to ...