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From virtual to reality: Using data and technology to promote animal health
28 July 2021Sheep producers generally understand the negative impact animal health conditions can have on the productivity and profitability of their business, but the losses become particularly apparent when discovered at the abattoir, rendering large portions…
Read more on From virtual to reality: Using data and technology to promote animal healthStronger fruit fly measures to protect the Riverland
28 July 2021The Marshall Liberal Government is strengthening the ring of fruit fly protection around the Riverland by introducing a complete ban on host fruit and vegetables being brought in by travellers, including fruit purchased from Adelaide shops.
Read more on Stronger fruit fly measures to protect the RiverlandFixing more Eyre Peninsula blackspots
23 July 2021New mobile phone towers will be built at Brooker near Yeelanna and Moseley near Kimba on the Eyre Peninsula. The towers will deliver improved phone reception to farming communities and for users of the Kimba airport.
Read more on Fixing more Eyre Peninsula blackspotsSupport for South Australia to better manage established pest animals and weeds
22 July 2021The Australian Government is providing $740,000 to South Australia (SA) for two projects to improve the management of priority pest species for SA farmers, land managers and the environment, through a Federation Funding Agreement with states and terr…
Read more on Support for South Australia to better manage established pest animals and weedsTourism boost for SA’s charter boat industry
22 July 2021South Australia’s charter boat industry will get a big boost with six projects worth more than $260,000 receiving funding from the Marshall Liberal Government to help improve tourism experiences.
Read more on Tourism boost for SA’s charter boat industryNew recreational fishing strategy unveiled
17 July 2021A recreational fishing strategy which lays the foundation for a prosperous future for the South Australian recreational fishing sector has been unveiled.
Read more on New recreational fishing strategy unveiledCalling all aspirational wine writers
15 July 2021With the South Australian wine industry displaying remarkable resilience and diversity, the time to be a wine writer may have never been better.
Read more on Calling all aspirational wine writersSearch begins for SA’s next Ag Town of the Year
15 July 2021South Australia is on the search for its next Ag Town of the Year with nominations for the prestigious award now open.
Read more on Search begins for SA’s next Ag Town of the YearNearly 50 new cellar door experiences across SA
12 July 2021South Australian tourists can enjoy more new and unique cellar door experiences with 47 projects across the state sharing in more than $200,000 in Marshall Liberal Government funding.
Read more on Nearly 50 new cellar door experiences across SACapping nitrogen for export hay quality
12 July 2021More nitrogen isn’t always better – especially in a drier year – when producing quality hay is the key to farm returns.
Read more on Capping nitrogen for export hay qualityUpcoming events
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