The NSW Government has launched a new searchable database to enhance accessibility to agricultural research reports, providing farmers, agronomists, and other Agricultural stakeholders across New South Wales with easy access to valuable information.

Since 2012, research papers from the northern and southern grains regions in New South Wales have been published in books, both in hard copy and on the NSW DPIRD website.

NSW DPIRD Development Officer, Information Delivery Carey Martin said that these important resources are even more accessible as the database allows users to find research reports individually.

“The database includes over 900 keywords that have been added to 734 research reports, enabling users to easily search for research relevant to specific topics such as crop types, districts, diseases, pests, and more,” Ms Martin said.

This initiative is the result of a collaboration between staff from NSW DPIRD’s Agriculture Plant Systems unit and the e–communications group.

“This project reflects a long-held goal of making these reports available in a searchable format, empowering farmers, agronomists, and advisers to quickly find specific research relevant to their needs.”

Ms Martin said the new database displays the research papers in alphabetical order by title, with all associated keywords clearly shown. Each paper title is linked to a PDF version of the report, stored in the department’s document library, ensuring the integrity and future availability of the research.

“NSW DPIRD staff have received positive feedback about the database's user-friendly design, with positive comments on its speed and the ease of identifying the stakeholders needs," Ms Martin said.

“This new resource is a valuable tool for those in the agricultural industry, offering a streamlined way to access important research that can inform farming practices and decision-making.”

To access the database, please visit the NSW DPIRD website - https://www.dpi.nsw.gov.au/agriculture/broadacre-crops/research-papers.