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Measuring a fish

Measuring Fish (WMV 5.3MB)
Different size limits apply to different fish, which is why it’s so important that recreational fishers know exactly how to measure their catch. Watch the following video and see one of our Fisheries Officers explain the recommended procedure for measuring various fish.
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Forestry skills shortage video

Forestry skills shortage (WMV 4.1MB)
With blue gum harvesting due to start this year, there’s going to be a rapid expansion needed in the forest industry workforce. Watch the video to find out what PIRSA Forestry is doing to attract workers into the SA forestry industry.
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Susi Tegen - SA Rural Women's Award recipient

SA Rural Women's Award (WMV 2.5MB)
Recognising the important role women play in Australia’s rural communities is at the heart of the RIRDC Rural Women’s Award. PIRSA Rural Affairs manages the South Australian Rural Women’s Award which was this year won by Susi Tegen, from Furner on the Limestone Coast. Susi was presented with a $10,000 bursary, funded by the Rural Industries Research and Development Corporation (RIRDC). Watch the video to find out more about this leading rural woman.
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Sheep feeding on new 'superfood' developed by SARDI

 Tasty native shrubs (WMV 3.3MB)
It’s the new invention every farmer craves . . . cheap feed that can be grown easily, is drought tolerant, can stand up against grazing and best of all a natural remedy against nasty parasites. And it’s at Monarto where SARDI scientists are developing this new ‘superfood’ as part of national project called ‘Enrich’. Watch the video and find out how this project is revolutionising our grazing industry.
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Snapshot of Grow Smart video

GrowSmart (WMV 2.7MB)
Making science fun is all part of the action here at GrowSmart. Proudly supported by PIRSA Horticulture, this innovative science program is giving high school students hands-on experience in the industry. Watch the video and see our budding young scientists in action at the GrowSmart annual science camp and find out how they are being enticed into a career in horticulture.
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Fruitfly program video

PIRSA Fruit fly program (WMV 3.2MB)
South Australia is the only mainland state free of fruit fly, and this status is very important in providing our horticulture industry with access to important overseas export markets. Watch the following video to find out how PIRSA is leading the fight to keep the fruit fly pest out of SA.
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Adelaide Thinker in Residence Professor Andrew Fearne (WMV 3.4MB)
Growers are just one link in the chain that underpins South Australia’s multi-million dollar food industry. Although they work hard to grow the best possible crop, they are not guaranteed to get the best price for their produce. Adelaide’s current Thinker In Residence, Professor Andrew Fearne has been helping SA’s food industry to become more customer focussed and more sustainable and competitive in the global market. Watch the video to find out more about Professor Fearne and how he is helping drive change across the state’s food industry.
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SA Food Centre

SA Food Centre (WMV 2.75MB)
The SA Food Centre is now officially open. It is the first stop to grow and develop your food business and provides a very real and tangible hub of expertise for your business to tap into. It combines leading government and industry food resources, all in the one place. Check out the video and see how the centre can help your food business.
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2007-08 Recreational Fishers survey

2007-08 Recreational Fishers survey (WMV 4.11 MB)
See how PIRSA Fisheries is undertaking the largest survey of recreational fishers in South Australia. It all started in August 2007 and the survey aims to provide us with a better understanding of changes in fish populations and recreational fishing activities.
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Caulerpa taxifolia in the Port River Caulerpa taxifolia in the Port River (WMV 4.5 MB)
Caulerpa taxifolia is a bright green alga (seaweed) with main stems that can grow 3 metres long. It is very invasive, grows rapidly and is considered a serious threat to native sea grass meadows – threatening fish breeding and feeding grounds. Watch the video to find out how PIRSA Fisheries removed a recent patch of the weed found at the North Haven Marina.
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Rural Leadership Program Rural Leadership Program (WMV 2.8MB)
Leadership development is becoming increasingly important in the rural sector. The South Australian Rural Leadership Program, managed by PIRSA Rural Affairs, aims to assist our future leaders to develop the skills they require to be successful. Check out the video and see if the course is something you may be interested in.
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