Reeling in a clearer choice for South Australians. South Australians will soon have a better idea of what’s on the menu, with hospitality venues required to label the country of origin of seafood dishes from the start of next month. From 1 July,
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South Australia confirms first H5 bird flu case. On Wednesday 24 June, South Australia recorded its first confirmed case of H5 bird flu in a vagrant migratory seabird found on a beach on the Fleurieu Peninsula. The confirmed case, a Southern Giant
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
Bird flu surveillance to keep ahead of the spread. Wildlife and livestock surveillance activities are underway in South Australia following the detection of H5 bird flu in two vagrant migratory seabirds in Western Australia. Ground-based
Refreshed fish measuring stations help recreational fishers stay informed. Recreational fishers in South Australia will find it easier to access the latest fishing rules and regulations thanks to refreshed Fish Measuring Station signage being rolled
Help protect SA from H5 bird flu. South Australians are advised to be aware after H5 bird flu was confirmed in a vagrant migratory seabird in Western Australia - marking the first time this strain has been detected in Australia. Premier Peter
Watch the PestFacts May webinar. If you couldn't join the PestFacts SA webinar in May, the recording is now available. The webinar featured updates on the 2026 season, including current pest activity, green peach aphid management and turnip yellows
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
Watch for faba bean aphids. Faba bean aphid (Megoura crassicauda) is a lesser-known exotic pest that feeds on pulses, particularly faba beans and vetch, and has the potential to affect faba bean production if it becomes established in South Australia
National Office for Algal Bloom Research opens in Adelaide. Australia’s first dedicated central hub for algal bloom research has opened in Adelaide. The $3.2 million Office for Algal Bloom Research has been established within the South Australian
Helicoverpa moth monitoring network returns for 2026. The PestFacts SA Helicoverpa moth monitoring network is again under way, helping growers and advisers keep track of native budworm moth activity throughout the season. Native budworm (Helicoverpa
The caterpillar with a distinctive walk: Brown pasture looper. As crops continue to emerge across the state, you may notice brown pasture looper caterpillars’ activity. Although they are not an every-year pest, favourable conditions and abundant