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Have your say on recreational fishing in the Adelaide Dolphin Sanctuary
29 September 2022Public consultation on recreational fishing in the Adelaide Dolphin Sanctuary (ADS) is now open. Temporary measures are in place to strike a balance between recreational fishing access and enhancing protection of dolphins whilst the public consultati…
Read more on Have your say on recreational fishing in the Adelaide Dolphin SanctuaryThe best of South Australia's wine in the spotlight
29 September 2022The best of South Australia's wine tourism is in the spotlight, with 13 wineries and wine tourism experiences from 6 regions named in the shortlist for the 2023 Best of Wine Tourism Awards.
Read more on The best of South Australia's wine in the spotlight2022 Wine Communicators of Australia wine cadet announced
19 September 2022Aspiring wine writer Tijana Laganin has been announced as the 2022 Wine Communicators Australia (WCA) wine media cadet.
Read more on 2022 Wine Communicators of Australia wine cadet announcedCosi joins fight to keep SA free from foot and mouth disease
16 September 2022South Australian identity and proud food, wine and agribusiness ambassador Andrew 'Cosi' Costello has thrown his support behind the Government of South Australia's efforts to keep the state free from foot and mouth disease (FMD).
Read more on Cosi joins fight to keep SA free from foot and mouth diseaseSouth Australia’s aquaculture industry worth $200 million
15 September 2022South Australia’s aquaculture industry continues to be a significant economic contributor to the state, worth more than $200 million in 2020-21, according to an independent report released by the State Government.
Read more on South Australia’s aquaculture industry worth $200 millionProtecting South Australia’s prawn industries from white spot disease
13 September 2022A precautionary but mandatory ban on the import of crustaceans has been extended to include bait prawns, worms and berley from NSW and the NT in an effort to reduce the risk of this devasting disease to South Australia.
Read more on Protecting South Australia’s prawn industries from white spot diseaseHooked on fishing? Join the Fishcare volunteers helping to keep South Australia’s fisheries sustainable
13 September 2022Become a Fishcare volunteer and help to ensure South Australia’s oceans, rivers and lakes are enjoyed sustainably for future generations.
Read more on Hooked on fishing? Join the Fishcare volunteers helping to keep South Australia’s fisheries sustainableRiverland Field Days showcases best of the region
13 September 2022The Riverland Field Days event is back on 16 and 17 September in Barmera, showcasing the best of products, machinery and services from around Australia.
Read more on Riverland Field Days showcases best of the regionLocal growers, scientists and consultants gathered for Minnipa Agricultural Centre field day
13 September 2022Close to 150 growers, consultants, researchers and industry representatives from around the upper Eyre Peninsula were at the annual Minnipa Agricultural Centre (MAC) field day last week.
Read more on Local growers, scientists and consultants gathered for Minnipa Agricultural Centre field dayFinfishing now allowed in Port Pirie
8 September 2022Finfish will be able to be taken in waters immediately adjacent to Port Pirie following the lifting of some precautionary fishing restrictions.
Read more on Finfishing now allowed in Port PirieUpcoming events
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