NSW considers $2 million bounty for feral pests like pigs and foxes amid control debates.

New South Wales is debating a $2 million bounty program to control rising feral pest numbers, including pigs, foxes, cats, and wild dogs. Proponents argue it will provide data on pest numbers and locations, while critics say higher numbers are needed to prevent quick population recovery and that funding might divert resources from existing pest control programs. Australian farmers face annual losses of nearly $1 billion due to these pests.

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