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New $5 million grant round now open for regional infrastructure
25 July 2024The State Government has opened a new round of the Enabling Infrastructure Program, with a further $5 million available for grants of between $50,000 and $1 million for projects that strengthen regional communities.
Read more on New $5 million grant round now open for regional infrastructureProtecting South Australia from avian influenza
24 July 2024Activities are underway to protect SA’s $922 million poultry industry from an incursion of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI), also known as Bird Flu.
Read more on Protecting South Australia from avian influenzaNext steps for SA’s $1.93bn wine industry
19 July 2024The State Government is providing more support to South Australia’s wine grape growers, committing $260,000 to help Riverland grape growers address the oversupply of red wine grapes.
Read more on Next steps for SA’s $1.93bn wine industryLMRIA Irrigation Trust Recovery Support Program announced
17 July 2024Grant funding of up to $75,000 (ex GST) is being made available for irrigation trusts located in the Lower Murray Reclaimed Irrigation Area (LMRIA).
Read more on LMRIA Irrigation Trust Recovery Support Program announcedSouth Australia’s Young Rural Ambassador for 2024 announced
17 July 2024Elsie Johnson from Peake, in the Murray Mallee region, has been named South Australia’s Young Rural Ambassador for 2024 for her contribution to the community and her dedication to agricultural shows.
Read more on South Australia’s Young Rural Ambassador for 2024 announcedPutting bushfoods on the table during NAIDOC
9 July 2024A sensory journey exploring Australian native plants and food is a feature of a joint South Australian Research and Development Institute (SARDI) and Red Centre Enterprises NAIDOC Week event.
Read more on Putting bushfoods on the table during NAIDOCDigging deep – value of the soil microbiome unearthed
9 July 2024Researchers from SARDI, the University of Adelaide, and Flinders University have been digging deep into South Australia’s history of soil biology to gain a better understanding of how the soil microbiome functions. This will ensure sustainable…
Read more on Digging deep – value of the soil microbiome unearthedPIRSA investigates illegal Snapper fishing
8 July 2024The Department of Primary Industries and Regions South Australia (PIRSA) is investigating allegations an individual illegally took Snapper that is protected under the current Snapper fishing closures.
Read more on PIRSA investigates illegal Snapper fishingQueensland fruit fly outbreak fortnightly summary: 18 June – 1 July 2024
5 July 2024No new Queensland fruit fly outbreaks or extensions were declared in the Riverland in the last fortnight, with the total number of outbreaks remaining at 51.
Read more on Queensland fruit fly outbreak fortnightly summary: 18 June – 1 July 2024Top 10 announced for South Australia's Ag Town of the Year Award
3 July 2024The top 10 towns vying for the title of South Australia's Agricultural Town of Year 2024 have been selected with thousands of votes cast from around the state.
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