Growing biosecurity threats will require more money and training for staff to fight, but concerns have been raised about a new plan to manage the issues amid recent job cuts.

Emergency teams to respond to outbreaks, individual tracking of goats and sheep and new vaccines are part of the NSW plan to target bird flu, mites and other pests and viruses.

Unveiling the Biosecurity Action Plan on Thursday, Agriculture Minister Tara Moriarty said it would protect the state's $20 billion primary industries sector by strengthening surveillance and compliance, boosting research and increasing support for farmers and landholders.

The Invasive Species Council said the plan's commitment to stronger governance, enforcement and longer-term planning is a significant shift in the state's approach.

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