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Blue Crab and Rock Lobster fishers build for future
1 July 2020South Australia’s Blue Crab and Rock Lobster fishers are charting a more sustainable future for their industries in new commercial fishing management plans coming into effect today.
Read more on Blue Crab and Rock Lobster fishers build for futureAgTech program to support Riverland food producers
30 June 2020An AgTech pilot program aimed at supporting long-term business growth is being rolled out in the Riverland to assist primary producers improve their profitability.
Read more on AgTech program to support Riverland food producersMobile coverage win for the Mid North
30 June 2020Digital connection in the Mid North will receive a boost with a $600,000 partnership to tackle a mobile phone black spot at Roseworthy.
Read more on Mobile coverage win for the Mid NorthStarting to seal the Strzelecki Track
30 June 2020The Strzelecki Track will start to be sealed in one of South Australia's biggest regional road projects that will unlock massive investment, drive exports and create more jobs.
Read more on Starting to seal the Strzelecki TrackSouth Australian horticulture’s $14.6m in net benefits
29 June 2020South Australian horticulture producers can now apply for grants of up to $300,000 to install new or replace damaged netting, helping those who have been impacted by hailstorms in recent years.
Read more on South Australian horticulture’s $14.6m in net benefitsEyre Peninsula water project provides pipeline of growth for farmers
29 June 2020Farmers on the Eyre Peninsula now have a secure water source to help grow agriculture in the region following the completion of the $1.5 million Coolanie Water Scheme project.
Read more on Eyre Peninsula water project provides pipeline of growth for farmersMcLaren Vale wine to flow with new water infrastructure
29 June 2020McLaren Vale grape growers have a bunch of reasons to celebrate completion of a $7.3 million water infrastructure projectat Seaford Heights which will have huge flow-on benefits for the region.
Read more on McLaren Vale wine to flow with new water infrastructureMore support for drought-affected farmers
26 June 2020The Marshall Liberal Government is continuing to support drought-affected farmers across South Australia with a new program to help build stronger business models and improve long-term resilience.
Read more on More support for drought-affected farmersSheep producers to watch out for campylobacter
26 June 2020PIRSA is advising sheep producers, particularly those in high rainfall areas, to be vigilant on the health of pregnant ewes following reports of a number of late term abortions.
Read more on Sheep producers to watch out for campylobacterFirst licence surrendered under commercial fishing reforms
26 June 2020The first fishing licence has been formally surrendered as part of the Marshall Liberal Government's historic $24.5 million commercial fishing reforms.
Read more on First licence surrendered under commercial fishing reformsUpcoming events
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