AGY-544 | Division of Animal Industries [Department of Agriculture]

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In 1940 the administrative structure of the Department of Agriculture was reorganised, to provide educational and investigative services specific to the work of each division of the department. The 30 previously existing branches, were reduced to eight divisions: Plant Industry, Horticulture, Animal Industry, Dairying, Science and Research, Marketing, Information and Extension Services and Administrative.(1)

The functions and responsibilities of the division of Animal Industry included animal health and livestock production services, stock and brands, sheep and wool, herdmasters', piggery, poultry and Apiarists’ branch.(2)

In 1996 the programs carried out by the Division were: wool and sheep products program; meat, dairy and intensive livestock products program; quality assurance and plant protection program.(3)

In 2003 the programs carried out by the Division included agricultural protection; meat, dairy and intensive livestock products; wool and sheepmeat services; and farm product integrity. (4)

On 1 July 2004, NSW Agriculture was abolished and its branches were transferred to the Department of Primary Industries. (5) The Division of Animal Industries ceased and its functions were continued within the Agriculture and Fisheries Division of the Department of Primary Industries. (6)

Endnotes
1. Public Service Board Annual Report for the year ended 30 June 1940, p.26, Parliamentary Papers 1940-41 Vol.3, p.46.
2. Public Service Board Annual Report for the year ended 30 June 1941, p.23, Parliamentary Papers 1941-42, Vol.1, p.427.
3. New South Wales Government Directory 1996.
4. NSW Agriculture, Annual Report 2003-2004, p.4.
5. NSW Government Gazette Special Supplement No.100, 18 June 2004, p3816.
6. Department of Primary Industries, Annual Report 2004-2005, p.8.