Seafloor Snapper habitat survey in Gulf St Vincent. Snapper inhabit a range of different environments throughout their life cycle. Juveniles in particular, prefer soft, muddy habitats, as revealed by annual surveys conducted in northern Spencer Gulf
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Increase in SIT locations across the Riverland. The Department of Primary Industries and Regions (PIRSA) is expanding its Sterile Insect Technique (SIT) program in the Riverland with releases now occurring across 16 outbreak areas. The world leading
PIRSA declares Mediterranean fruit fly outbreak in Ceduna. The Department of Primary Industries and Regions (PIRSA) has declared an outbreak of Mediterranean fruit fly (Medfly) in Ceduna and raised an emergency response team to commence outbreak
eID equipment rebate available for agriculture schools. Future livestock owners and agricultural participants will be able to gain experience with the handheld scanning technology used for the electronic identification (eID) of sheep and farmed
Get the latest PIRSA information at the South East Field Days 2025. The Department of Primary Industries and Regions (PIRSA) will be offering a one-stop-shop on its services, programs and initiatives at this year’s South East Field Days. The Field
Gill-ty fisher pays the price for targeting protected species. A Port Lincoln man has been fined nearly $5,000 for illegally taking fish protected under the current Snapper fishing closures. The 42-year-old faced the Port Lincoln Magistrates Court
Closure of Southern Zone Abalone Fishery due to AVG. A closure on the take of abalone from the Southern Zone is now in place due to the impact of the abalone viral ganglioneuritis (AVG) outbreak. The closure, which is now in effect, has been
Stop and drop to travel smart this long weekend. Travellers heading to or returning to the Riverland this forthcoming long weekend are being reminded by the Department of Primary Industries and Regions (PIRSA) about the importance of leaving
SA’s green credentials on display through new Carbon Farming series. South Australia’s green credentials – and the commitment to Net Zero by 2050 – are highlighted through a series of videos showcasing how carbon farming and innovative land
Stop the sharing of home-grown produce. Riverland residents in fruit fly outbreak areas are being urged to refrain from selling or sharing home-grown host fruits and vegetables. Jason Size, Incident Controller of the Fruit Fly Emergency Response for
Four inspiring South Australian women selected as finalists for AgriFutures Rural Women’s Award. A leader in livestock reproduction technologies, a businesswoman combining technology, education and agriculture, a voice coach providing
Alleged abalone traffickers caught red-handed. Three alleged abalone traffickers will face court after being caught with more than 35 kilograms of greenlip and blacklip abalone taken from South Australian waters. Fisheries Officers from the