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Bring the chocolate, leave the fruit and vegetables at home this Easter
16 April 2025As the Easter long weekend approaches, the Department of Primary Industries and Regions (PIRSA) is urging all travellers to leave restricted produce behind and help protect the Riverland’s vital horticulture industry from fruit fly.
Read more on Bring the chocolate, leave the fruit and vegetables at home this EasterConsultation open on new regulations for SA’s veterinarian profession
16 April 2025Don’t miss the opportunity to provide feedback on the new regulations for South Australia’s veterinary profession.
Read more on Consultation open on new regulations for SA’s veterinarian professionApplications now open for second round of drought infrastructure grants
16 April 2025Applications have opened for additional grants through the State Government’s On-Farm Drought Infrastructure Rebate Scheme, which includes grants of up to $20,000, to support drought affected farmers across South Australia.
Read more on Applications now open for second round of drought infrastructure grantsBuilding works commence for South Australia’s Forestry Centre of Excellence
11 April 2025The establishment of the $16 million Forestry Centre of Excellence has gathered momentum with construction commencing of the permanent purpose-built facility at Mount Gambier’s Research, Education and Training precinct.
Read more on Building works commence for South Australia’s Forestry Centre of ExcellenceGather Round the fruit fly restrictions
10 April 2025The Department of Primary Industries and Regions SA (PIRSA) is reminding those travelling to and around South Australia for the AFL’s Gather Round to leave restricted produce behind.
Read more on Gather Round the fruit fly restrictionsSA Karenia mikimotoi algal bloom update
10 April 2025The South Australian Government met with relevant state and federal agencies and affected councils regarding the ongoing microalgae bloom, Karenia mikimotoi, on Wednesday 9 April.
Read more on SA Karenia mikimotoi algal bloom updateEco-meal champion Kelly Johnson wins 2025 South Australian Agrifutures Rural Women’s Award
9 April 2025Entrepreneur Kelly Johnson has been named South Australia’s winner of the 2025 AgriFutures Rural Women’s Award for her innovative work in transforming food waste into eco-conscious meals.
Read more on Eco-meal champion Kelly Johnson wins 2025 South Australian Agrifutures Rural Women’s Award$55 million in new funding support for drought affected farmers across SA
8 April 2025The Malinauskas State Government has today announced a further $55 million package of comprehensive assistance to support drought affected farmers and communities across South Australia.
Read more on $55 million in new funding support for drought affected farmers across SAThriving Communities enabling upgrades at Port Broughton sporting facilities
4 April 2025Members and visitors at 2 Port Broughton community sporting facilities are set to enjoy easier access to clubrooms and facilities thanks to the State Government’s Thriving Communities program.
Read more on Thriving Communities enabling upgrades at Port Broughton sporting facilitiesSA’s drought affected farmers score matched funding at annual soccer event
4 April 2025The State Government will be matching donations, dollar for dollar, to support drought affected farmers at tomorrow’s third annual Rural Support Charity Match at Coopers Stadium.
Read more on SA’s drought affected farmers score matched funding at annual soccer eventUpcoming events
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