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Baby snapper set to swim in Gulf St Vincent
26 February 2024Thousands of baby snapper will make Gulf St Vincent their new home this week as the second release of the year gets under way to boost depleted stocks of the species in South Australian waters.
Read more on Baby snapper set to swim in Gulf St VincentAbalone viral ganglioneuritis detected in South Australia
24 February 2024Abalone viral ganglioneuritis (AVG) has been confirmed in wild abalone in waters south of Port Macdonnell, the first time the disease has been found in South Australia. Restrictions are now in place in the area.
Read more on Abalone viral ganglioneuritis detected in South AustraliaCost recovery for SA's seafood sector
20 February 2024The State Government has released the Independent Cost Recovery Review Panel's reports into cost recovery for the State's commercial fisheries and aquaculture sectors.
Read more on Cost recovery for SA's seafood sectorSouth 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 growthQueensland fruit fly outbreak summary 30 January to 12 February 2024
14 February 2024No new Queensland fruit fly outbreaks have been declared, and the total number of outbreaks since January remains 48. It is important to note 25 of these declared outbreaks have not had a detection in more than 12 weeks and some of these not for over…
Read more on Queensland fruit fly outbreak summary 30 January to 12 February 2024Strong 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 industryAppointment of South Australian Chief Veterinary Officer
12 February 2024Dr Elise Spark has been appointed to the role of Chief Veterinary Officer for South Australia.
Read more on Appointment of South Australian Chief Veterinary OfficerFinalists announced for AgriFutures Rural Women’s Award
9 February 2024The designer of luxury wedding gowns made from Merino wool, the mastermind behind a ground-breaking community-focused app and a devoted advocate for suicide prevention have been shortlisted as the 2024 AgriFutures Rural Women's Award South Australian…
Read more on Finalists announced for AgriFutures Rural Women’s AwardOpportunity to see electrofishing in action and learn about this important research technique
8 February 2024Members of the community will have the opportunity to see electrofishing in action and learn first-hand about the method from scientists during a field demonstration at Loxton on Thursday 8 February.
Read more on Opportunity to see electrofishing in action and learn about this important research techniqueRiver Murray support packages helping the recovery effort
8 February 2024Just over a year on from the peak of the River Murray floods – one of the most damaging natural disasters in South Australia's history – the benefits from a range of assistance packages continue to play an important role in the recovery e…
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