News - Science and innovation

Opportunity to see electrofishing in action and learn about this important research technique

8 February 2024

Members of the community will have the opportunity to see electrofishing in action and learn first-hand about the method from scientists during a field demonstration at Loxton on Thursday 8 February.

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eID infrastructure rebate for saleyards and processors

28 December 2023

As part of the national transition to electronic identification (eID) for sheep and farmed goats, the State Government has released details and guidelines of its rebate scheme aimed at assisting livestock saleyards and processors to implement the req…

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New AgTech Producer Groups open expressions of interest

15 December 2023

Assisting producers in the uptake of AgTech in South Australia is behind the new look $555,000 AgTech Producer Groups initiative, set to roll out in early 2024.

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Second round of successful AgTech Growth Fund recipients announced

10 August 2023

Seven innovative agricultural technologies supporting primary production and agribusiness across the state will benefit from over $600,000 in grants from the second round of the State Government’s AgTech Growth Fund.

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Agtech on show in the Barossa and Loxton

14 June 2023

The latest in AgTech targeting vineyards and orchards will be on show today (Wednesday 14 June) at the Nuriootpa Research Centre and on Friday at the Loxton Research Centre (Friday 16 June).

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Future needs analysis underway for Struan Research Centre

3 May 2023

Work is underway to prepare for the rebuild of the Struan Research Centre near Naracoorte, following the devastating fire that occurred in November last year.

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Funding for methane reduction research as PIRSA joins Climate Change Conference

21 April 2023

As industry gathers for South Australia's inaugural Industry Climate Change Conference at the Adelaide Convention Centre on 20–21 April, the Department of Primary Industries and Regions has highlighted its involvement in two studies investigati…

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Game changing tech innovations to enhance SA farm sustainability

4 April 2023

Grants of up to $100,000 are available for AgTech projects solving specific challenges facing South Australia's agricultural sectors.

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Get the latest on AgTech at the South East Field Days

9 March 2023

The on-farm benefits of AgTech will be on show to producers attending South East Field Days in Lucindale next week.

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Local growers, scientists and consultants gathered for Minnipa Agricultural Centre field day

13 September 2022

Close 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.

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SA Carp Frenzy
02 Mar, 6:30am - 3:00pm

SARDI farmer meeting – Lock
05 Mar, 9:00am - 12:00pm

SARDI farmer meeting – Rudall
05 Mar, 2:00pm - 5:00pm

SARDI farmer meeting – Cowell
06 Mar, 9:00am - 12:00pm

Tanunda Show
09 Mar, 8:30am - 4:30pm

South East Field Days
15 Mar - 16 Mar

Mount Pleasant Show
16 Mar, 9:00am - 5:00pm

Keith and Tintinara Show
23 Mar, 7:00am - 11:30pm

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