Community
17 October, 2024
Funds to control feral pigs
Applications are open for grants to reduce the impact of feral pigs across Queensland.
The latest round of funding through the Queensland Feral Pest Initiative (QFPI) will be available to projects with innovative approaches to managing feral pig numbers.
Recent studies estimate Queensland has up to 2.3 million feral pigs –introduced to Australia by the First Fleet in 1788 – and are one of Australia’s most destructive invasive species.
Feral pigs spread weeds, degrade soil and waterways, prey on native species, damage crops and livestock, and carry diseases.
The Minister for Agriculture Industry Development and Fisheries Mark Furner said: “Round 8b of the Queensland Feral Pest Initiative is a pivotal step towards revolutionising feral pig management.”
A total of $1 million will be made available over three years to develop “integrated solutions for more effective and sustainable feral pig control”, Mr Furner said.
“We are committed to aligning with Queensland's biosecurity strategies and enhancing the accessibility of tools to manage feral pigs, benefitting our communities long-term.”
For further information and to apply, please visit the DAF website: www.daf.qld.gov.au/
