Protecting iconic native flora from stealthy plant diseases. A hi-tech monitoring device has been installed at the Adelaide Botanic Garden to protect iconic native flora from stealthy plant diseases. Scientists from the South Australian Research and
Community shows support for drought-affected farmers at Loxton’s Longest Brunch. Loxton’s Longest Brunch delivered a strong show of community support for drought-affected farmers across the region, thanks to a successful, locally-led event
Managing snails at harvest and beyond. It’s important to keep snails in check as harvest approaches. You should assess paddocks to gauge if snails are likely to affect grain quality and take steps to ensure clean grain delivery. It's also a good
On the radar: Native budworm activity in pulses. We recently received several samples of native budworm (Helicoverpa punctigera) from pulse crops after insecticide application in the South East and Murray regions. In many cases, larvae were found
Common pests at harvest and stored-grain management. It’s a great time to check for pests that can affect grain quality or storage performance. As harvest gets underway, a few unexpected pests can turn up in windrows, header boxes, or freshly
Reminder – recreational pipi harvesting open for bait only. Recreational fishers are reminded not to eat self-collected pipis with the annual pipi season at Goolwa Beach set to start this weekend. Recreational fishers may collect pipis for use as
Spring harvest increases fruit fly risk - discover essential steps growers and residents can take to protect crops and prevent outbreaks.
As part of the Algal Bloom Summer Plan, the State Government is outlining a plan for the long-term recovery of fishing stocks in waters affected by the algal bloom.
PestFacts SA webinar, September 2025. Earlier last month, experts from SARDI and the University of Adelaide delivered a webinar covering spring pests in grains. Dr Maarten van Helden provided updates on:. recent reports of pest insects in grains
Damsel bugs, working for you! Over the past week, we’ve had several queries about tiny, very slender, brownish bugs turning up in pulse crops like lentils in the state's South East. Photos confirm these insects are damsel bugs (family Nabidae) and
Native budworm moth trapping update. Over the last 2 weeks, the moth trapping network detected:. moderate flights (140 to 260 individuals) at Bordertown, Jamestown, and Cummins. light activity (under 60 individuals) at Port Broughton, Kimba, Laura
European earwigs in grain: Friend, foe, or both? Finding invertebrates like European earwigs (Forficula auricularia) at harvest can provide valuable insights for monitoring next season. Towards the end of the cropping cycle, particularly in canola,