May 29th 2024.
The peak body for farming in New South Wales has issued a warning about the destructive presence of enormous feral pigs weighing over 100 kilograms. According to the president of the NSW Farmers Association, Xavier Martin, these pests are wreaking havoc on the countryside and causing significant harm to livestock.
Reports have emerged of these massive pigs charging through paddocks, destroying food crops and even attacking and killing calves and lambs on a whim. The situation has become so dire that the association is pushing for increased funding for feral pig culls in the upcoming state budget.
While the government has made efforts to control the feral pig population, Martin stresses that this is not enough. He believes that the annual cull needs to significantly increase to "many millions a year" in order to make a real impact. Despite the state's Feral Pig Program culling over 77,000 pigs since October last year, the population is still out of control and causing major damage to prime agricultural land.
One of the main challenges faced by farmers is the sheer number of feral pigs they are up against. Martin points out that they have been outnumbered and their paddocks have been destroyed, making it nearly impossible for one person to properly manage the situation. The NSW Department of Primary Industries estimates that nearly 70% of the state's feral pigs need to be removed every year to prevent their numbers from exploding.
To control the feral pig population, various methods are used, including baiting, aerial shooting, trapping, and ground shooting. These methods have been effective to some extent, but more needs to be done to get a handle on the situation. In the meantime, the NSW Farmers Association is urging people to stay updated on the latest news, celebrity gossip, and sports through their WhatsApp channel, where their privacy is respected and no comments or algorithms are present.
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