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
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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
Look out for aphids this spring. As we move into spring, particularly under mild and warm conditions, aphid populations like cabbage aphid, cow pea aphid, and oat aphid can expand rapidly. Temperatures between 20 to 25 C are optimal for aphid
Boosting drought support for South Australian farmers. The Malinauskas Government is continuing its drought support with over $1 million in funding for additional fodder deliveries and a free technical advice service for impacted farmers. The State