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Earliest start to harvest on record for many SA farmers
23 November 2023Many South Australian farmers are experiencing their earliest ever start to harvest with yields often meeting or slightly exceeding expectations, given the dry spring.
Read more on Earliest start to harvest on record for many SA farmersForestry Centre of Excellence to build foundations with new board
10 November 2023The State Government has appointed a Transitional Board for the Forestry Centre of Excellence at Mount Gambier, with Professor Rob Lewis named as the independent chair.
Read more on Forestry Centre of Excellence to build foundations with new boardNew aquaculture zone policy for Lower Eyre Peninsula
3 November 2023A new aquaculture zone policy in the Lower Eyre Peninsula has been finalised following a review of the previous policy.
Read more on New aquaculture zone policy for Lower Eyre PeninsulaBarossa Valley winery crowned one of world's best wine tourism offerings
27 October 2023South Australia is officially home to one of the world's best wine tourism accommodation offerings, receiving global recognition overnight at the 2024 Best Of Wine Tourism Awards in Switzerland.
Read more on Barossa Valley winery crowned one of world's best wine tourism offeringsGrape growers to save thousands of dollars through new trial in SA
24 October 2023Grape growers could save up to $2,000 per hectare in input, water, and management costs in their red wine grape vineyards through a trial being undertaken across South Australia.
Read more on Grape growers to save thousands of dollars through new trial in SASouth Australia's Best of Wine Tourism Award winners announced
5 October 2023Seven South Australian wineries have been recognised as some of the state's best wine tourism operators and will go on to compete on the global stage.
Read more on South Australia's Best of Wine Tourism Award winners announced2023–24 crop season remains on track
26 September 2023Below average rainfall received in significant areas of South Australia during July and August may limit crop potential after a promising start in autumn and early winter. Nonetheless, crop development is progressing well with cereals, canola and pul…
Read more on 2023–24 crop season remains on trackApplications are now open for the 2024 AgriFutures Rural Women’s Award
22 September 2023The Agrifutures Rural Women’s Award is Australia’s leading award empowering the inclusive and courageous leadership of women involved in rural and emerging industries, businesses and communities.
Read more on Applications are now open for the 2024 AgriFutures Rural Women’s AwardHorticulture Netting Infrastructure Grants extended to all SA regions
15 September 2023More growers across South Australia will be able to apply for grants of up to $300,000 to help purchase netting to protect their produce, from today.
Read more on Horticulture Netting Infrastructure Grants extended to all SA regionsWine industry bursary winners announced
12 September 2023Nine South Australian wine industry representatives will travel across the globe to exchange knowledge with overseas counterparts that will address challenges and opportunities facing the sector.
Read more on Wine industry bursary winners announcedUpcoming events
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