Avoid fruit fly fines during winter travel. The Department of Primary Industries and Regions (PIRSA) is reminding South Australians to check fruit fly movement restrictions before travelling during the winter school holidays, with fines increasing
New trials to boost emerging hemp industry. The Malinauskas Government is investing $500,000 to support industrial hemp production in South Australia through new trials and industry support grants. Industrial hemp is a Cannabis genus plant that is
Weekly detections map. The Department of Primary Industries and Regions (PIRSA) is continuing to see steady numbers of Queensland fruit fly detections in the Riverland, however, in line with fewer detections through the winter months, there have
Top 10 Ag Towns of the Year announced. The top 10 finalists have been announced for this year’s Agricultural Town (Ag Town) of the Year Award. The Ag Town of the Year Award celebrates the strength and vitality of the state’s agricultural sector,
Kangaroo Island free from feral pigs after successful eradication program. Australia is leading the world in the fight against feral pigs, as Kangaroo Island is officially declared completely free of the pest animal following a successful
Adelaide named host city for Asia Pacific's leading agrifood tech conference. South Australia is set to take centre stage in the future of food supply chain innovation and technology, as Adelaide is announced as the host city for AgriFutures Evoke Ag
Citrus season launches in South Australia. The ‘zest’-ive season has arrived for SA-grown oranges, lemons and other citrus fruits, as citrus season gets underway across the state. Citrus fruits generally hit their peak in the colder months,
Raise a glass for SA wine tourism excellence. South Australia’s wine tourism operators and wine producers will vie for the chance to gain global recognition as nominations open for the 2027 Best Of Wine Tourism Awards. A major showcase event in
Livestock producers save millions in first year of mandatory eID roll-out. South Australian farmers received $4.7 million in tag discounts and rebates during the first year of mandatory electronic identification (eID) for sheep and farmed goats. The
Backing the next generation of soil and land experts. The Albanese and Malinauskas Governments are backing six soil and land management professionals to expand their knowledge and networks for the benefit of agricultural productivity and
New era of forestry innovation in Mount Gambier. South Australia’s $16 million Forestry Centre of Excellence is now complete, putting Mount Gambier on the international map of forestry research, innovation and collaboration. The centre is a key
First drought support loans approved. Funds are now flowing to drought-affected farmers, as the first low-interest loans are approved under the Malinauskas Government’s $200 million SA Drought Loan Scheme. The scheme, which provides an