Volunteer plants increase disease risk. Higher than average rainfall across many parts of the state during March and April has led to an increase in volunteer (self-sown) plants. As a result, significant 'green bridges' have been reported in key
Cereal and pulse variety disease guides. Cereal and pulse variety disease guides, incorporating the latest varietal resistance ratings for key economically important diseases in South Australia, are now available on the PIRSA website. The guides
Alert for turnip yellows virus in canola and brassica. Seasonal conditions have been favourable for aphids in early 2026, with high rainfall and the green bridge driving the population. SARDI visited a site of forage brassica in the southeast of
Algal bloom testing results continue positive trend. In response to months of improved beach conditions and latest monitoring trends, the State Government is now in a position to adjust some of its Algal Bloom Summer Plan response measures. Water
Goolwa Beach pipis to be collected for bait only. Recreational fishers are advised that self-collected pipis from Goolwa Beach (between Middleton Point and the Murray Mouth) are to be used for bait only due to the detection of brevetoxins. Pipi –
Experience SA forests these school holidays. Discovery and adventure await across the Mount Lofty Ranges, where hundreds of thousands of people every year are seizing the opportunity to explore the great outdoors and enjoy South Australia’s
School is out, but don’t let pests in. With school holidays now underway, the Department of Primary Industries and Regions (PIRSA) is encouraging families to get their children involved in simple garden activities at home to help protect the
Lesser budworm. PestFacts SA has received reports of moths and also caterpillars that resemble native budworm from the Upper Eyre Peninsula, Ceduna, Kimba, Streaky Bay and even the mid-north. Reports described caterpillars on medics in grazing
Watch for early season pests before sowing. Recent seasonal conditions, particularly rainfall across parts of South Australia, are supporting the growth of green bridge and increasing the risk of early-season caterpillars and moths building up on
Watchlist: Redlegged earth mite, lucerne flea, cowpea aphid. The pests listed below are typically the first to respond to autumn conditions. Knowing what to expect and monitoring paddocks early can help reduce the risk of damage at crop establishment
Ag Town of the Year nominations now open. The search is now on for this year’s Agricultural Town (Ag Town) of the Year, with rural communities across the state set to square off for the honour. Nominations are now open for the 2026 Ag Town of the
See what’s being caught. South Australian recreational fishers can now see how their fishing reports are making a difference at What’s being caught. The page shares statewide insights drawn from information voluntarily reported by recreational