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Growth focus for new Pastoral Board
14 November 2019An experienced and diverse membership has been appointed to administer the Pastoral Land Management and Conservation Act 1989.
Read more on Growth focus for new Pastoral BoardSA sheep producers begin Dog Fence rebuild contribution
11 November 2019South Australian sheep producers have begun contributing directly to the rebuild of the $25 million Dog Fence with a 12 cent increase in the South Australian Sheep Industry Fund going directly towards the project.
Read more on SA sheep producers begin Dog Fence rebuild contributionTenders open for $25 million Dog Fence rebuild
11 November 2019Businesses are being sought to participate in the $25 million rebuild of the South Australian Dog Fence with tender documents revealing the extent of the project, requiring up to 71,000 timber posts, 127,500 steel droppers and more than 7,000 kilomet…
Read more on Tenders open for $25 million Dog Fence rebuildIt's a gem! McLaren Vale winery scoops global tourism award
9 November 2019McLaren Vale's Gemtree Wines has won a global wine award at the Great Wine Capitals Global Network International Best of Wine Tourism Awards, beating nominees from nine other worldwide destinations.
Read more on It's a gem! McLaren Vale winery scoops global tourism awardState Government to work with Riverland growers after devastating hailstorm
5 November 2019The South Australian Government will immediately work with Riverland growers impacted by yesterday's hailstorm event to assess the damage to crops.
Read more on State Government to work with Riverland growers after devastating hailstormNew Mid North weather stations to avoid the drift
4 November 2019Cereal and grain producers in the Mid North will have a new tool at their disposal this summer to assist with their summer weed control programs and help avoid spray drift.
Read more on New Mid North weather stations to avoid the driftResearch farms to have an AgTech future
1 November 2019Two AgTech demonstration farms will be established in the South East heralding a new future for State Government-owned research centres.
Read more on Research farms to have an AgTech future#RegionsMatter Engagement Report released
1 November 2019Regional South Australians have had their say on key priorities to drive regional growth and liveability, as captured in the Regional Development Strategy Engagement Report released today.
Read more on #RegionsMatter Engagement Report releasedNew measures to protect iconic Snapper in place
1 November 2019New measures to protect South Australia's iconic Snapper fishery for the future are now in place.
Read more on New measures to protect iconic Snapper in placeWorld leading Southern Zone Rock Lobster plan out for comment
1 November 2019Southern Zone Rock Lobster fishers in South Australia are leading the world in fish stewardship with the release for public consultation today of a conservative commercial fishing management plan.
Read more on World leading Southern Zone Rock Lobster plan out for commentUpcoming events
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