
Clean up patrols hit beaches. The Australian and South Australian Governments are accelerating co-ordinated beach clean up patrols across South Australia’s beaches, supporting coastal councils to keep beaches clean amid the algal bloom. The Algal

Clean up patrols hit beaches. The Australian and South Australian Governments are accelerating co-ordinated beach clean up patrols across South Australia’s beaches, supporting coastal councils to keep beaches clean amid the algal bloom. The Algal

Varroa mite found in managed beehive in South Australia – next steps for beekeepers. Varroa mite has been detected in South Australia for the first time, following confirmation of the pest in a managed hive located in the Riverland. PIRSA Apiary

George Seppelt named 2025 Rural Ambassador of the Year. George Seppelt from Jamestown has been named the 2025 South Australian Rural Ambassador of the Year, announced at the SA Country Shows Annual Awards Dinner last night. Representing the

Shortlist announced for 2026 Best Of Wine Tourism Awards. The shortlisted wineries and wine tourism businesses for the prestigious 2026 Best Of Wine Tourism Awards, which celebrate innovation and excellence in wine tourism, have been revealed ahead

New round of regional community infrastructure grants available. Regional communities are encouraged to apply for funding through the latest round of the Malinauskas Government’s $5 million Enabling Infrastructure Program, with grants up to $1

See how a Riverland grower champions fruit fly prevention, showcasing strong biosecurity practices that protect local produce and communities.

On the radar: Common armyworm. We have received report of common armyworm activity in barley crops in the Eyre Peninsula. Armyworm larvae are common pests of pastures, cereals, and rice. They can damage cereals during autumn and winter and may feed

Native budworm moth trapping update: Mid to late August. We've recorded large flights of native budworm (more than 300) at Jamestown and Port Broughton. Other sites, including Laura Bay, Jamestown, Talia, and Penong, recorded low to moderate flights

Spring garden clean ups help prevent fruit fly breeding - learn simple steps to protect your home garden and support regional biosecurity.

Innovative investment aims to protect giant cuttlefish. The State and Federal Governments are investing in an intervention strategy aimed at safeguarding Australia’s iconic giant cuttlefish population from the algal bloom. A 200m x 100m air bubble

Beneficial allies for your crops: Ladybird beetles. Beneficial insects are important for sustainable farming as they help with pollination and controlling pests. As spring arrives, we're already seeing parasitoid wasps, lacewings, ladybird beetles,

Plan RLEM control with TIMERITE's new updates. Controlling redlegged earth mites (RLEM) before they lay over-summering eggs is one of the most effective ways to reduce the following year’s population. These eggs, produced in spring, remain dormant