Farmers have reacted furiously to the government's announcement of potential closures to agriculture research stations, and are forming local 'battle groups' to rectify the situation as soon as possible.

The New South Wales Farmers' Association will target areas such as Gosford, Temora, Deniliquin, Grafton and Wollongbar to fight against plans which will inevitably see a reduction in necessary research.

Association President, Mal Peters, says members will hold public demonstrations if the government ignores them.

"We are going to tell the government what is acceptable and what will be absolutely detrimental.

"Research plays a critical role in driving the agricultural industry forward and the current plans to pull up stumps and re-locate vital research offices, is of grave concern to many farmers.

"Agriculture competes in an international market place, as approximately 80% of all our production is exported and we must remain competitive through good research.

"We have organised dedicated taskforces for each of the affected sites around the state, which will include all relevant stakeholders.

"We want these groups to identify the number of people who may be transferred, what projects are conducted at each centre and the variance in climate and soil type in the new location.

"Research on climate and soil types from specific regions is extremely valuable and if you take this away and move it to another area with different variables, the results may be of little use elsewhere.

"The Government have outlined at least 10 proposed changes which include re-locating the dairy research function at Wollongbar to Menangle, Temora Agricultural Research and Advisory Station to Wagga and the Gosford Horticultural Research and Advisory Station to Menangle.

"We will be seeking a meeting with the Minister to discuss the proposed changes.

"Concerned members should contact their local Regional Service Manager or the Associations Member Service Centre on 1300 794 000," Mr Peters concluded.