Farmers call for resources to tackle pig plague
Clinton speaks with NSW Farmers President Xavier Martin, who stresses the urgency of addressing the escalating feral pig crisis, citing their devastating impact on agriculture and biosecurity.
With an estimated 100 million feral pigs in Australia, Martin asserts the need to cull at least 80% annually to curb their proliferation.
He calls for increased funding and resources, emphasizing the inadequacy of current measures.
Martin, a grain grower from Mullaley on the Liverpool Plains, urges government action in the upcoming state budget to prevent further escalation of the problem, stressing the necessity of coordinated efforts to combat this significant threat to farming communities.
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