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Study finds demand for artisan meat processing on KI
6 August 2019A small-scale permanent meat processing facility on Kangaroo Island would be viable and has significant community support, according to an independent feasibility study released this week.
Read more on Study finds demand for artisan meat processing on KICalicivirus release to have feral rabbits on the hop
1 August 2019Pest rabbits causing $30 million in damage annually to South Australian agricultural production will be targeted as part of an upcoming release of the calicivirus RHDV1 K5.
Read more on Calicivirus release to have feral rabbits on the hopMotorists' $300,000 school holiday sting
31 July 2019The Marshall Liberal Government’s zero tolerance approach at the Yamba Quarantine Station has netted 831 fines totalling $311,625 during the South Australian and Victorian school holidays.
Read more on Motorists' $300,000 school holiday stingDon't pack fruit fly in your lunch
23 July 2019As school returns for another term the State Government is reminding those living in the Lindsay Point outbreak and suspension area quarantine restrictions still apply on moving fresh fruit and vegetables when packing school or work lunches.
Read more on Don't pack fruit fly in your lunch$10 million for sterile insect fruit fly technology
18 July 2019South Australia’s role at the forefront of Australian research into the sterile insect technology for Queensland fruit fly has been strengthened through a new $10 million funding agreement.
Read more on $10 million for sterile insect fruit fly technologyBring fruit into SA this winter and get a frosty reception
3 July 2019Visitors to South Australia over the winter school holidays are reminded to leave fruit and vegetables at home to avoid a frosty reception at the state’s borders.
Read more on Bring fruit into SA this winter and get a frosty receptionDesert dogs destined for desexing
1 July 2019A trial Animal Health Program which is helping protect domestic dogs and address a wild dog problem at an Aboriginal community near Ceduna will continue thanks to State Government support.
Read more on Desert dogs destined for desexingExperienced pastoralist to lead Dog Fence Board
1 July 2019With the once-in-a-generation rebuild of South Australia’s Dog Fence to commence in the next year, Orroroo pastoralist Geoff Power has been announced as the new chair of the South Australian Dog Fence Board.
Read more on Experienced pastoralist to lead Dog Fence BoardHopping onto rabbit control
17 June 2019Landholders and producers impacted by rabbits are being invited to get the latest tips on controlling Australia’s most destructive environmental and agricultural pest.
Read more on Hopping onto rabbit controlWeapon against fruit fly unleashed at Lindsay Point
14 June 2019The State Government has ramped up the fight against a Queensland fruit fly outbreak at Lindsay Point in Victoria with the release of millions of sterile flies this week.
Read more on Weapon against fruit fly unleashed at Lindsay PointUpcoming events
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