Supercars fans are urged to leave fruit at home to prevent fruit fly spread and protect South Australia’s growers during major events.
$30 million boost to business, drought and climate change resilience. South Australian farmers and producers impacted by drought will be supported through a $30 million boost to farm business and regional resilience programs. Jointly funded by the
Buy the best – buy SA seafood. South Australians are being encouraged to support our seafood industry in a new State Government advertising campaign hitting screens from this weekend. The $750,000 Buy SA Seafood campaign features prominent South
Clean up patrols hit beaches. The Australian and South Australian Governments are accelerating co-ordinated beach clean up patrols across South Australia’s beaches, supporting coastal councils to keep beaches clean amid the algal bloom. The Algal
Varroa mite found in managed beehive in South Australia – next steps for beekeepers. Varroa mite has been detected in South Australia for the first time, following confirmation of the pest in a managed hive located in the Riverland. PIRSA Apiary
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
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.
Spring garden clean ups help prevent fruit fly breeding - learn simple steps to protect your home garden and support regional biosecurity.
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
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