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Donated fodder on its way to Fleurieu Peninsula this long weekend
9 June 2025More than 200 tonnes of donated hay will be delivered to farmers on the Fleurieu Peninsula this long weekend, as part of the Malinauskas Government’s $73 million Drought Support Package.
Read more on Donated fodder on its way to Fleurieu Peninsula this long weekendCollaboration to tackle harmful algal bloom
6 June 2025More than 80 marine and environmental experts from around Australia have come together to discuss the impacts of the unprecedented algal bloom impacting parts of South Australia’s coastline.
Read more on Collaboration to tackle harmful algal bloomBudget to support our regions
6 June 2025The Malinauskas Labor Government is investing $1.8 billion in new measures to support regional South Australia.
Read more on Budget to support our regionsBefore you hit the road, eat it or bin it!
4 June 2025With South Australians gearing up for the King’s Birthday long weekend on Monday, 9 June, the Department of Primary Industries and Regions (PIRSA) is urging travellers to comply with strict fruit and vegetable movement restrictions to safeguard…
Read more on Before you hit the road, eat it or bin it!Disaster support for South Australian inland river flood response and recovery
2 June 2025The Albanese and Malinauskas Governments are activating disaster assistance for communities, councils and primary producers in South Australia’s remote areas following widespread flooding.
Read more on Disaster support for South Australian inland river flood response and recoveryInspection fees waived for drought-impacted SA farmers importing fodder
2 June 2025Inspection fees will be waived for South Australian farmers importing fodder from interstate amid ongoing drought conditions.
Read more on Inspection fees waived for drought-impacted SA farmers importing fodderSouth Australian wine growers embrace innovation to boost resilience and productivity
29 May 2025South Australia’s world-renowned McLaren Vale wine region is leading the way in agricultural innovation with the McLaren Vale AgTech Demonstration Vineyard officially launched and the celebration of the region’s first year of AgTech irrig…
Read more on South Australian wine growers embrace innovation to boost resilience and productivityNew workforce strategy to strengthen food, wine and agribusiness sectors
29 May 2025The Malinauskas Government is taking action to strengthen South Australia’s food, wine and agribusinesses through the development of a sector-wide strategy to attract and retain workers.
Read more on New workforce strategy to strengthen food, wine and agribusiness sectorsHave Your Say – Vote Now for SA’s 2025 Agricultural Town of the Year
28 May 2025Public voting is now open for the 2025 South Australian Agricultural Town of the Year Award, with a record 96 towns nominated from across the state – each showcasing the strength, spirit, and significance of agriculture in their local communiti…
Read more on Have Your Say – Vote Now for SA’s 2025 Agricultural Town of the YearFodder delivered to drought-impacted farmers on Eyre Peninsula
26 May 2025Eyre Peninsula farmers battling the ongoing effects of drought received vital support this week, with 80 tonnes of fodder delivered to 11 primary producers near Petina as part of the Malinauskas Government’s $73 million Drought Support Package.…
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