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Technology to deliver cost savings to South Australia's Rock Lobster industry
15 October 2018The State Government is working with South Australia’s valuable Rock Lobster industry to reduce their business costs and deliver environmental benefits to the state.
Read more on Technology to deliver cost savings to South Australia's Rock Lobster industryFirst bite at new Australian apricot varieties to provide welcome boost to industry
24 September 2018The State Government has officially unveiled 17 new and improved varieties of apricots specifically bred to maximise returns to growers at the Riverland Field Days.
Read more on First bite at new Australian apricot varieties to provide welcome boost to industrySA scientists continue to help protect oyster industry
22 August 2018South Australian scientists will continue to lead the nation’s effort to safeguard valuable oyster industries from the threat of disease, after extra funding has been made available.
Read more on SA scientists continue to help protect oyster industryTrial manuka plantation site begins in Mid North
16 August 2018Planting has taken place today at a trial manuka plantation site in the State's Mid North, as part of a project exploring the viability of growing the premium product in the region.
Read more on Trial manuka plantation site begins in Mid NorthMilestone seed deposit for Australian Pastures Genebank
5 May 2018The team at SARDI's Australian Pastures Genebank (APG) played a significant part in securing Australia's agricultural productivity, contributing over 25,000 seeds into the Svalbard Global Seed Vault (SGSV) in Norway.
Read more on Milestone seed deposit for Australian Pastures GenebankSouth Australia to lead the nation's research fight against food waste
21 April 2018South Australia will be home to the headquarters of a new national research centre to tackle the growing problem of food waste.
Read more on South Australia to lead the nation's research fight against food wasteScientists and recreational fishers collaborate to protect SA's iconic King George Whiting
19 April 2018Researchers who are working to protect the future of South Australia’s iconic King George Whiting stocks are seeking assistance from recreational fishers to support the cause with a donation to science.
Read more on Scientists and recreational fishers collaborate to protect SA's iconic King George WhitingFirst industrial hemp licences approved
17 April 2018The first industrial hemp crops are set to be cultivated later this year following the State Government’s approval of the first cultivation licences.
Read more on First industrial hemp licences approvedPathology scientist wins Women in Horticulture Award
12 April 2018Sue Pederick from Primary Industries and Regions SA (PIRSA) has won the Women in Horticulture Award at the AUSVEG SA Awards, for recognition of her dedication to plant disease diagnostics work and commitment to working with industry.
Read more on Pathology scientist wins Women in Horticulture AwardRootstock performance changing over time
12 February 2018Wine changes with age and it appears that the rootstocks the vines grow on may as well.
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