Case studies

Ashton Valley Juicery arose from the Ceravolo sustainable farming business, expanding into juice production, diversifying its product mix and adding significant value to its operations.

Methane from livestock accounts for about 12% of Australia’s total greenhouse gas emissions. One of the most innovativend promising solutions has come from Louth Bay on the Eyre Peninsula, where CH4 Global has developed a breakthrough approach using Asparagopsis.

The South Australian wine industry is embracing innovation with the development of the no and low alcohol (NOLO) sector.

In a groundbreaking first for Australia, new technology is monitoring our forests for bushfires in the South East. With South Australia facing severe drought conditions and an extended fire danger season, the Pano AI system is delivering real-time alerts ahead of traditional human surveillance.

South Australia is leading national research into livestock methane emission reduction.

South Australia’s seafood industry depends not just on clean waters, but on a deep understanding of our marine environment. At the centre of that understanding is SARDI’s oceanography capability.

South Australia's pork industry is a vital component of the state's agribusiness sector. The industry's resilience is bolstered by a robust partnership between pig producers, commercial partners, and the government.

For decades, soil-borne diseases like crown rot, rhizoctonia, and nematodes quietly reduced crop yields across Australia, often without farmers knowing the cause. But targeted scientific advancement has transformed this challenge into opportunity.

Seaweed aquaculture in SA has rapidly evolved from a promising concept into a growing industry. Spearheaded by SARDI, this sector is now projected to contribute up to $140 million annually to our state’s economy and generate more than 1,200 regional jobs.

South Australia is driving the use of sterile insect technique (SIT) to manage two significant agricultural pests: the Queensland fruit fly and the Australian sheep blowfly.

For producers, carbon farming presents opportunities to improve natural capital, farm productivity, reduce current emissions, and add potential income streams through carbon offsets.

SA’s timber industry continues to transform, driven by innovation, sustainability, and strategic collaboration between government and industry stakeholders, positioning itself as a leader in low-carbon, circular economies.

Through advancements in farming practices, cutting-edge technology, and strong partnerships across the supply chain, SA’s dairy sector has boosted productivity, enhanced value-adding opportunities, and reinforced its position in both domestic and international markets.

The South Australian Produce Market Limited (SAPML) is at the heart of the state’s fresh produce supply chain, ensuring that South Australians have access to high-quality fruit and vegetables. More than 265,000 tonnes of fresh produce move through the market each year, supplying greengrocers, supermarkets, cafes, restaurants, and food service providers across the state.

As a proud member of the Great Wine Capitals Global Network, Adelaide and South Australia benchmark their offerings against the best in the world. Through the Best of Wine Tourism Awards, local wineries are celebrated for their innovation, sustainability, and ability to create deep, memorable connections between visitors and place.

Delivering world-leading research and boosting livestock competitivenessSouth Australian Research and Development Institute (SARDI), the principal research body of the South...