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Abalone fisher issued hefty fine for illegal take
6 May 2025A Melbourne man has been convicted and ordered to pay fines and costs of more than $3,000 for possessing a commercial quantity of Blacklip Abalone in the state’s South East.
Read more on Abalone fisher issued hefty fine for illegal takeApplications now open for standpipe upgrades in drought affected communities
5 May 2025Councils across drought-affected regions of South Australia can now apply for funding under the newly launched Publicly Accessible Standpipe Upgrade Fund, a further component of the Malinauskas State Government’s $73 million Drought Support Pac…
Read more on Applications now open for standpipe upgrades in drought affected communitiesScholarship recipients announced for new wine business and tourism education program
2 May 2025Twelve South Australian wine industry professionals have been awarded scholarships to take part in a new, innovative educational program aimed at strengthening the state’s wine tourism sector.
Read more on Scholarship recipients announced for new wine business and tourism education programCharity hay runs now extended to dairy farmers across South Australia
2 May 2025South Australian Dairyfarmers will be able to access the fodder transport subsidy scheme for the first time through a partnership between the State Government and the South Australian Dairyfarmers Association (SADA), to ensure much-needed fodder is d…
Read more on Charity hay runs now extended to dairy farmers across South AustraliaMore fodder on the way for drought-impacted farmers
1 May 2025South Australian farmers battling the ongoing effects of drought are continuing to receive vital support, with thousands of tonnes of fodder already delivered and more to come under the Malinauskas Government’s expanded $73 million Drought Supp…
Read more on More fodder on the way for drought-impacted farmersFirst round of new eID Producer Group announced
29 April 2025Six sheep and goat producer groups have been selected for a new initiative which aims to boost capability and confidence in the practical use of electronic identification (eID), for improved on-farm decision making.
Read more on First round of new eID Producer Group announcedNominations open for SA’s 2025 Ag Town of the Year
29 April 2025Nominations have opened for the 2025 Agricultural Town of the Year Award – the prestigious award that recognises South Australian towns that excel in agricultural practices and are also great places to live and work.
Read more on Nominations open for SA’s 2025 Ag Town of the YearRelief expanded to SA drought affected farmers and small businesses
23 April 2025Grants of up to $1,500 are now available to drought affected farming families and rural small business owners, for direct, practical support, through the State Government’s Rural Support Grant.
Read more on Relief expanded to SA drought affected farmers and small businessesFishers busted trying to smuggle squid at Wirrina Cove
23 April 2025Recent seizures of illegally caught squid by Fisheries Officers from PIRSA, is a reminder to fishers that they can face the possibility of significant fines, loss of fishing equipment and potential prosecution if caught flouting fishing rules and reg…
Read more on Fishers busted trying to smuggle squid at Wirrina CoveProtect the Riverland this weekend
23 April 2025As South Australians pause to reflect and pay tribute this Anzac Day, the Department of Primary Industries and Regions (PIRSA) is encouraging travellers to protect the Riverland from fruit fly.
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