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New workforce strategy to strengthen food, wine and agribusiness sectors
29 May 2025The Malinauskas Government is taking action to strengthen South Australia’s food, wine and agribusinesses through the development of a sector-wide strategy to attract and retain workers.
Read more on New workforce strategy to strengthen food, wine and agribusiness sectorsHave Your Say – Vote Now for SA’s 2025 Agricultural Town of the Year
28 May 2025Public voting is now open for the 2025 South Australian Agricultural Town of the Year Award, with a record 97 towns nominated from across the state — each showcasing the strength, spirit, and significance of agriculture in their local communiti…
Read more on Have Your Say – Vote Now for SA’s 2025 Agricultural Town of the YearFodder delivered to drought-impacted farmers on Eyre Peninsula
26 May 2025Eyre Peninsula farmers battling the ongoing effects of drought received vital support this week, with 80 tonnes of fodder delivered to 11 primary producers near Petina as part of the Malinauskas Government’s $73 million Drought Support Package.…
Read more on Fodder delivered to drought-impacted farmers on Eyre PeninsulaShark warning systems and trauma kits rollout underway
26 May 2025The first in a series of valuable measures aimed at reducing the risk and impact of shark interactions along South Australia’s coastline have been implemented.
Read more on Shark warning systems and trauma kits rollout underwayApplications now open for Best Of Wine Tourism Awards
22 May 2025Entries are now open for 2026 Great Wine Capitals’ Best Of Wine Tourism Awards, providing an opportunity for South Australia’s incredible wine tourism operators and wine producers to put themselves forward to be recognised on the global s…
Read more on Applications now open for Best Of Wine Tourism AwardsLast call for regional sporting clubs to get around Drought Relief Round
20 May 2025Sport and active recreation clubs impacted by drought in regional and greater metropolitan areas have a week left to apply for a new grant program, set to deliver targeted relief to help communities stay active.
Read more on Last call for regional sporting clubs to get around Drought Relief RoundAssisting farmers with wild rabbit control
20 May 2025Limestone Coast farmers are invited to attend breakfast events this week to learn more about the wild rabbit control program being funded through the Malinauskas Labor Government’s $73 million Drought Support Package.
Read more on Assisting farmers with wild rabbit controlFishers busted trying to smuggle squid at Black Point
19 May 2025Another recent seizure of illegally caught squid by Fisheries Officers from the Department of Primary Industries and Regions (PIRSA), is a reminder to fishers that they can face the possibility of significant fines, loss of fishing equipment and pote…
Read more on Fishers busted trying to smuggle squid at Black PointProtecting every orchard: Strong measures to protect the Riverland from fruit fly
16 May 2025As winter approaches, The Department for Primary Industries (PIRSA) is continuing to combat fruit fly with a range of tactics as part of its strategically coordinated pest response plan.
Read more on Protecting every orchard: Strong measures to protect the Riverland from fruit flyHarvest completed but significant rainfall needed to improve conditions
15 May 2025South Australia’s estimated grain production for 2024/25 has come in at 5.2 million tonnes, following a challenging season as the Malinauskas State Government continues to roll out the $73 million Drought Support Package.
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