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Biosecurity awareness to restrict the spread of AVG
10 April 2024Fishers in South Australia's south eastern waters are being encouraged to observe good biosecurity practices over the school holidays to restrict the spread of abalone viral ganglioneuritis (AVG).
Read more on Biosecurity awareness to restrict the spread of AVGStrong 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 growersLimestone Coast armed with state's top gear for disaster risk and resilience
5 April 2024Funding to support disaster resilience in the primary industries has been highlighted today at the South Australian Forest Products Association (SAFPA) disaster resilience summit in Mt Gambier.
Read more on Limestone Coast armed with state's top gear for disaster risk and resilienceNext steps for SA's sheep and goat eID traceability system
4 April 2024Vital next steps for South Australia's implementation of an electronic identification (eID) traceability system for sheep and farmed goats have now been released.
Read more on Next steps for SA's sheep and goat eID traceability systemEasing of fishing restrictions in the South East as AVG response moves to management
28 March 2024Fishing restrictions in South East waters established to help control the abalone viral ganglioneuritis (AVG) outbreak have been eased, with ongoing conditions, today Thursday 28 March.
Read more on Easing of fishing restrictions in the South East as AVG response moves to managementDesigner of luxury Merino wool wedding gowns wins SA's Agrifutures Rural Women’s Award
27 March 2024Nikki Atkinson from the Flinders Ranges has been named as South Australia's winner of the 2024 AgriFutures Rural Women’s Award.
Read more on Designer of luxury Merino wool wedding gowns wins SA's Agrifutures Rural Women’s AwardGlobal 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 GM$17.1 million towards national fight against fire ants
20 March 2024The State Government has committed an additional $17.1 million to the National Fire Ant Eradication Program to help intensify the fight against one of the world's most invasive pests.
Read more on $17.1 million towards national fight against fire antsRestrictions begin to ease for the boating and fishing community in the South East
15 March 2024The use of anchors and the recommencement of rock lobster fishing is permitted under an exemption in the Southern Rock Lobster Zone, including the Control Area, under specific conditions from 5 pm on 14 March 2024.
Read more on Restrictions begin to ease for the boating and fishing community in the South EastUpcoming events
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