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Feasibility study to assess KI artisan meat demand
18 April 2019A feasibility study into artisan meat processing on Kangaroo Island is underway to assess how locally grown and processed red meat can feed the island.
Read more on Feasibility study to assess KI artisan meat demandNation-leading project to boost SA vineyard biosecurity
9 April 2019The State Government is providing $75,000 towards a nation-leading project which will see South Australian vineyard biosecurity launched into a new digital era.
Read more on Nation-leading project to boost SA vineyard biosecurityDon't hop into SA with fruit fly these Easter holidays
8 April 2019Interstate travellers heading into South Australia during the school and Easter holidays are being reminded to leave fruit and vegetables at home and avoid risking a fine.
Read more on Don't hop into SA with fruit fly these Easter holidaysNew Rabbit Control Coordinator hopping into action
2 April 2019A new Rabbit Control Coordinator has been appointed as the State Government works with landholders to wipe out local populations of Australia’s most destructive environmental and agricultural pest.
Read more on New Rabbit Control Coordinator hopping into actionOut of the wild - new policy targets feral deer and pigs
1 April 2019New rules now apply for the tagging and ownership of domestic deer and the movement, possession and sale of feral deer and pigs.
Read more on Out of the wild - new policy targets feral deer and pigsWild dog control remains a priority
1 April 2019Protecting South Australia’s $4.3 billion livestock industry from the threat of wild dogs remains a high priority for the State Government.
Read more on Wild dog control remains a priorityZero tolerance fruit fly message loud and clear
1 April 2019Permanent signage has been installed on the road to the Yamba Quarantine Station enforcing the message that zero tolerance applies for travellers bringing fruit fly host material into the Riverland.
Read more on Zero tolerance fruit fly message loud and clearUnregistered hives prompt reminder to bee good
28 March 2019Beekeepers in South Australia are being reminded to register and brand their hives after a number of unregistered hives were discovered in the Lower South East.
Read more on Unregistered hives prompt reminder to bee good$7.5 million to beef up SA’s red meat industry
25 March 2019The State Government will inject $7.5 million into South Australia’s red meat sector in a bid to grow productivity in the industry and further strengthen biosecurity.
Read more on $7.5 million to beef up SA’s red meat industryOne Biosecurity on the road on the Eyre Peninsula
25 March 2019Heard about One Biosecurity but not sure how to sign up?
Read more on One Biosecurity on the road on the Eyre PeninsulaUpcoming Events
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