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New Gene Technology Centre opened

NEW South Wales primary producers will be amongst the first in the world to benefit from cutting-edge advances in genetic technologies with the completion of the NSW Department of Primary Industries (DPI) Advanced Gene Technology Centre.

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 New South Wales Minister for Agriculture Adam Marshall, centre, opening the Advanced Gene Technology Centre with Member for Wagga Joe McGirr (left) and Director of Wagga Wagga Agricultural Institute Deb Slinger.

New South Wales Minister for Agriculture Adam Marshall, centre, opening the Advanced Gene Technology Centre with Member for Wagga Joe McGirr (left) and Director of Wagga Wagga Agricultural Institute Deb Slinger.

NSW Minister for Agriculture, Adam Marshall, recently opened the Centre and said the NSW Government had provided $4.1 million in funding for the project at the Wagga Wagga Agricultural Institute.

"Plants and livestock will be more resilient to the challenges of drought, frost and salinity, as well as more resistant to pests and disease thanks to the research coming out of our new Advanced Gene Technology Centre," Marshall said.

"By building advanced infrastructure, we equip our scientists with the capabilities to be at the forefront of scientific advancements, including fast-tracking new opportunities to selectively alter genes and pathways.

"Over the next 20 years, we expect the rates of genetic gain in NSW to more than double.

"Advanced genetic technologies, including synthetic biology, gene editing, environmental DNA, and rapid complete genome sequencing and analysis, are all key sciences likely to transform the productivity and biosecurity of our primary industries.

"Investments in projects such as the Advanced Gene Technology Centre cement NSW as a world leader in agricultural, biosecurity and fisheries research."

Marshall said the funding was part of the NSW Government's $100 million package invested into research infrastructure to support world-class food and fibre production.

"The NSW Government will continue to invest in the Wagga Wagga Agricultural Institute and the Elizabeth Macarthur Agricultural Institute to build laboratory and grow-out facilities," he said.

The investment in the State's research and development portfolio is part of the NSW Government's $240 million Bushfire Restart funding.

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