Open Gate

March Edition, 2006   (.PDF)  798.8 kb

To find out about how the Citrus Industry Plan will be driven into the future, how the Eyre Peninsula re-establishment program is making a real difference to landholders, how research is contributing to combating pests and diseases and a smooth start to the National Livestock Identification System for sheep and goats, click on the link above

December Edition, 2005   (.PDF)  752.0 kb

In the December edition of Open Gate, we take a look at the new poultry meat strategy which has just been released and aims to position the industry as one of the State's future boom sectors. Also in this edition is a snap shot on PIRSA's role in Exercise Eleusis, and a look at the Fruit Fly Control Plan.

March Edition, 2005   (.PDF)  756.4 kb

In the March edition of Open Gate, we look at how the sheepmeat and wool sectors are banding together, to boost the industry's wholesale value to $1.5 billion by 2012. There is also a special feature on PIRSA's response to the Eyre Peninsula bushfire, and a review of the SA Seafood Plan.

December Edition, 2004   (.PDF)  953.1 kb

In this edition of Open Gate, we take a look at anew partnership strategy between the wineindustry and State Government, which aims toboost the sector's export return to the State to$2.2 billion by 2010. Also in this edition is asnapshot of sheep industry programs, and a lookat the 2004 Premier's Food Awards winners.

September edition, 2004   (.PDF)  855.5 kb

Salinity is the focus in this edition of Open Gate. We take a look at what is being done to combat this 'salt of the earth' and look at specific projects by Rural Solutions SA and the South Australian Research and Development Institute. Also featured in this edition is the Sheep Genomics Program at Roseworthy and a new strategy for the beef industry.

July edition, 2004   (.PDF)  1.1 mb

In this edition we look at careers in primary industries. From sheep breeder to soil scientist, environmental manager to marketing executive, you won't believe where a career in primary industries can take you. Also featured in this edition are exciting new developments from SARDI, including tuna research at Port Lincoln, tillage rotation trials in the Lower North and revegetation on the Adelaide Plains.

March edition, 2004   (.PDF)  717.7 kb

In this edition of Open Gate, we investigate the role of science in agriculture and look at how the work of the South Australian Research and Development Institute (SARDI) is benefiting our agricultural industries. We also look at drought has driven positive change for many farmers in northern areas.

December edition, 2003   (.PDF)  898.8 kb

In this edition of Open Gate, we take a look the National Livestock Identification Scheme and how it is being embraced by the State's cattle producers. We also highlight PIRSA's success in showcasing its capabilities to a delegation of Iraqi agricultural leaders who visited the State last month. Find these and numerous other interesting stories about the State's rural sectors in this final edition of Open Gate for 2003.

September edition, 2003   (.PDF)  814.8 kb

In this edition of Open Gate we feature agriculture in schools, in particular how the pig industry is supporting students. Other topics examined include organics, the SA Field Crop Evaluation Program, how to manage snails and salvation jane, Taste South Australia at the Royal Adelaide Show and creating IVF technology in horses.

June edition, 2003   (.PDF)  1.8 mb

In the June edition of Open Gate there's a three page special on aquaculture in South Australia, information on the National Livestock Identification Scheme and articles about SA scientists helping 50,000 PNG farmers, PIRSA's new Kangaroo Island office, a new fan for spraying fruit and vineyards and the Young Rural Ambassador's visit to New Zealand

March edition, 2003   (.PDF)  2.4 mb

In this edition of Open Gate, a group of farmers from the Orroroo area showcase their new bakery products, beekeepers are warned to keep on alert for a potentially devestating beetle, information and tips on how to best recover from the drought are provided along with salinity solutions and much more.