News and events

Watchlist: Black keeled slug, Russian wheat aphid (RWA) and redlegged earth mite (RLEM). While some pests such as Russian wheat aphid (RWA) and redlegged earth mite (RLEM) are currently at low levels, recent rainfall and forecast cooler temperatures

Green peach aphids detected. The PestFacts SA team has received reports  about green peach aphid (GPA) activity, ranging from the Mid North through to the South East regions of South Australia. Following rain at the end of February, some growers

One of worst Blue Swimmer Crab breaches this year at Thompson Beach results in $6,550 in fines. Less than two weeks after the State Government re-instated bag limits for Blue Swimmer Crabs in Gulf St Vincent/Kangaroo Island from 10 to 20 crabs per

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

Greater access leads to greater results. The Department of Primary Industries and Regions (PIRSA) is continuing to see lower numbers of Queensland fruit fly detections in the Riverland, with no detections recorded in 24 of the 58 outbreak areas over

Fish-friendly architecture in the Gulf. The next stage of algal bloom recovery operations kicks off this month when two new artificial reefs are established in Gulf St Vincent. In a bid to rebuild fish stocks, increase biodiversity and enhance

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

Influential wine importers pour into SA. The Malinauskas Labor Government is helping get more South Australian wine on the shelves and menus in China and Hong Kong, hosting a group of major importers in South Australia. The 11 influential importers

Vote now for the Top 10 Ag Towns of the Year. Public voting is now open to determine the finalists of the 2026 Agricultural Town (Ag Town) of the Year Award. The Ag Town of the Year Award celebrates the strength and vitality of the state’s

Turnip yellows virus alert. Turnip yellows virus (TuYV) is Australia's most economically damaging virus for canola and is primarily spread by green peach aphid (GPA). Crops are most vulnerable during early growth stages, making prevention and early