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Next steps for Forestry Centre of Excellence

3 October 2024

Malinauskas Labor Government today released new artist impressions of the Forestry Centre of Excellence being built in Mount Gambier, as new research and development projects are launched.

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Greenhouses quarantined to protect tomato industry and taskforce established to help workers

25 September 2024

The State Government is taking immediate action to quarantine greenhouses to protect the tomato industry from the spread of Tomato Brown Rugose Fruit Virus (ToBRFV) and has established a taskforce to help workers who will be impacted.

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New eID essential equipment rebate now available for livestock agents

25 September 2024

As part of the national transition to electronic identification (eID) for sheep and farmed goats, the State Government has announced a rebate to assist livestock agents purchase essential equipment.

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New Riverland fruit fly outbreak declared: Gurra Gurra

24 September 2024

The Department of Primary Industries and Regions (PIRSA) has declared a new Queensland fruit fly outbreak at Gurra Gurra in the Riverland, after larvae was found in a mandarin.

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South Australia's Best Of Wine Tourism winners revealed

19 September 2024

The winners of this year's Best Of Wine Tourism Awards have been revealed, showcasing the high quality and range of wine production and tourism experiences available around South Australia.

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SARDI Minnipa Agriculture Centre Field Day showcases innovations in low rainfall farming systems

19 September 2024

Nearly 150 growers and industry representatives attended the SARDI Minnipa Agricultural Centre (MAC) Field Day last week to learn about the latest research in low rainfall farming systems.

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SA's regional communities set to thrive with new round of project grants now open

12 September 2024

Regional community groups will have the opportunity to apply for grants to support projects which benefit their local area with a new round of the Thriving Communities Program open today.

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New Riverland fruit fly outbreak declared: Murtho E

11 September 2024

The Department of Primary Industries and Regions (PIRSA) has declared a new Queensland fruit fly outbreak in Murtho E, bringing the total number of Riverland outbreaks since December 2020 to 52.

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Recreational fishers huge (tail) fans of new rock lobster changes

11 September 2024

The State Government has acted on calls from the recreational fishing community to make changes to the way recreationally caught rock lobster are marked, which identifies them from those commercially caught.

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Tomato brown rugose fruit virus found at additional business

5 September 2024

Tomato brown rugose fruit virus (ToBRFV) has now been detected at 3 businesses on the Northern Adelaide Plains.

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