Feral deer will become Australia’s next feral pig problem without prompt action, report warns
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Fri, 30 October 2026
1 report- The Guardian World03:30first to report
The invasive species has increased in spread and numbers and is costing farmers millions of dollars Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast An unpublished government report on feral deer shows Australia is failing in its efforts to stop the spread of what one advocate warns could become “Australia’s next feral pig ”. The five years from 2020-2025 over which the national feral deer action plan was assessed covers a period in which the famously elusive species has...
Sat, 7 November 2026
1 report- ABC News (Australia)21:25
Feral pigs cost Australian farmers an estimated $200 million annually. NSW Agriculture Minister Tara Moriarty says a new program near Walgett will address the issue.
Thu, 12 November 2026
1 report- Times of India14:05
Feral pigs are wreaking havoc on U.S. agriculture and ecosystems, prompting the USDA to allocate $51.9 million for targeted removal initiatives. This funding will support landowners across 13 states, enhancing trapping efforts and ecosystem restoration. Coordinated projects aim to control the surging feral swine population, ultimately reducing economic losses and protecting public health in the face of this invasive threat.