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Strong result overall for South Australia's grain industry
9 April 2024Despite a favourable start to the 2023–24 season, below average late winter and spring rainfall in all grain producing areas limited yield potential in a number of regions.
Read more on Strong result overall for South Australia's grain industryAssistance for South Australian wine grape growers
8 April 2024Wine grape growers across the state who are experiencing challenges due to the current oversupply of red wine grapes will soon be able to access additional support through a State Government grant to Rural Business Support.
Read more on Assistance for South Australian wine grape growersGlobal search underway for Forestry Centre of Excellence Director with SA's 'Timber Legend' appointed GM
21 March 2024The global search to find an internationally recognised expert to lead South Australia's Forestry Centre of Excellence as Director has begun, with leading forestry researcher Dr Jim O'Heir appointed as the General Manger.
Read more on Global search underway for Forestry Centre of Excellence Director with SA's 'Timber Legend' appointed GMPlanting the foundation to grow SA’s Forest Industry
29 February 2024The Malinauskas State Government is delivering on another forestry focused election commitment with the release of the South Australian Wood Fibre and Timber Industry Master Plan.
Read more on Planting the foundation to grow SA’s Forest IndustrySouth Australia's $18.5 billion record breaking agribusiness growth
16 February 2024South Australia's primary industries and agribusinesses continue to set the pace and deliver solid growth despite ongoing domestic and international pressures.
Read more on South Australia's $18.5 billion record breaking agribusiness growthStrong result overall for South Australia's grain industry
12 February 2024South Australia's 2023–24 crop harvest has exceeded expectations with production estimated at 9.3 million tonnes and strong grain prices resulting in a farmgate value of about $3.6 billion.
Read more on Strong result overall for South Australia's grain industrySA's best wine, spirits and food take centre stage during Cellar Door Fest
2 February 2024South Australia's best wine, spirits and food will be showcased to thousands of festivalgoers in the heart of Adelaide this weekend (2 to 4 February) for Cellar Door Fest, the premier showcase of our state's food and drink.
Read more on SA's best wine, spirits and food take centre stage during Cellar Door FestPoint of sale discount eID tags to commence January 2024
20 December 2023As part of the implementation of a national electronic identification (eID) traceability system for sheep and farmed goats, South Australia’s primary producers can receive a point of sale eID tag discount from 1 January 2024.
Read more on Point of sale discount eID tags to commence January 2024Think before you spray – plan and avoid drift
15 December 2023With the recent wet weather across much of the state, the Department of Primary Industries and Regions (PIRSA) reminds producers to consider, not only their immediate neighbours, but also the potential for spray drift damage at distance from their pr…
Read more on Think before you spray – plan and avoid driftSouth East AI bushfire technology switched on
13 December 2023The first two of the game changing artificial intelligence (AI) powered bushfire camera detection and monitoring systems is now operational at Comaum, south-east South Australia.
Read more on South East AI bushfire technology switched onUpcoming events
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