Jamieson Murphy

The program didn't deliver the expected results, so the government has pivoted its focus to off-farm efficiencies.

"The industry needs to maintain its credibility - running off to the media with exaggerated numbers isn't helpful."

"Farmers have been doing biodiversity and carbon work for decades and it's time they were paid for it."

Water markets are far from perfect, but they are vital in helping the region cope with drought and climate change, the study found.

APVMA's past fours years have been turbulent to say the least. But the organisation has settled after its controversial relocation to Armidale and is performing better than ever.

Agriculture should be proud of standing tall during one of the toughest years on record, the Ag Minister says.

"Setting that higher level has restricted the numbers we're able to source and employ."

Ted Crawley and his neighbours are shooting thousands of deer a year with little impact, as hundreds continue to descend onto their paddocks every night.

"Setting that higher level has restricted the numbers we're able to source and employ."

The findings echo the results of the reintroduction of wolves into America's famous Yellowstone National Park, which saw elk numbers decrease and grazing decrease.