Farmers in New South Wales say an explosion in feral pig numbers on public lands in the north and west of the state has resulted in massive damage to properties and livestock.
Across NSW more than 34,000 hoofed feral animals – including pigs, deer and goats – had been culled since November, but the feral pig population remains “enormous” according to affected landholders.
NSW Farmers member Peter Mailler was still seeing them run across his front lawn at North Star, and he said they presented a huge biosecurity risk if not controlled.
“They’re doing enormous damage to…
