Supporting horticulture and agricultural production

We work with businesses and the community to promote the future of our environmentally clean, safe, and advanced agricultural production.

This includes seeking new opportunities for developing our horticulture and agricultural industries in South Australia.

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Citrus Growers Fund

Contributions to the fund are made to an industry body to carry out projects and activities that benefit the SA citrus industry.

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Help prevent fruit fly

The status of fruit fly outbreaks in South Australia is changing. Check the map to see if you're affected and learn what to do in the case of an outbreak in your region.

Report plant pests

Learn about plant pests that have potential to devastate your produce, including how to manage and report them.

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Alkaloid poppy production

Regulatory framework is in place to manage licensed commercial poppy cultivation and processing risks.

Crop sciences

Our scientific advances improve SA's sustainable agricultural production. Learn about crop and soil management, new fruit varieties, and plant diagnostics.

About horticulture

South Australia is a major producer of premium vegetables, fruits, and nuts. Our Mediterranean climate and diverse environment support a range of horticulture crops – tomatoes, potatoes, almonds and citrus are our largest outputs.

In 2022–23 our horticulture industry generated $1.17 billion in farmgate revenue for South Australia – learn more in the horticulture toolkit.

SA's horticultural regions are localised around clean water sources, where the land best suits each commodity.

The cool climate produces:

  • apples
  • pears
  • cherries
  • strawberries.

Food safety legislation

The following legislation sets out the safety requirements for food growers, packers, and processors:

South Australian assistance guide for primary producers
South Australian assistance guide for primary producers

A range of services and assistance are available to support primary producers in challenging times.

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Contact

Matthew Palmer – General Manager
Industry Partnerships and Intelligence

matthew.palmer@sa.gov.au