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Industry funds inject up to $6.2 million into sheep and cattle industries
5 September 2023South Australia's livestock industry is set to benefit from an injection of up to $6.2 million of industry funds to support the sector.
Read more on Industry funds inject up to $6.2 million into sheep and cattle industries$150K grant to create safer workplaces as SA's dairy industry grows
24 August 2023A $150,000 State Government grant to DairySafe will fund the development of new online training modules to help create safer workplaces and upskill South Australians entering the dairy processing industry.
Read more on $150K grant to create safer workplaces as SA's dairy industry grows2023–24 crop season remains on track
22 August 2023Seeding occurred over a wide window this season but is now complete. Early sown crops are developing rapidly following warm conditions in late May and early June, increasing concern over the potential for frost damage in spring.
Read more on 2023–24 crop season remains on trackSA's premium wines secure a showcase in France at La Cité du Vin
8 August 2023South Australian premium wines will be showcased in one of the world's most prestigious and well-known wine destinations, Bordeaux, following the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with its wine museum, La Cité du Vin during a visit by Pr…
Read more on SA's premium wines secure a showcase in France at La Cité du VinBranching into trees on farm
20 July 2023The first research results from the Trees on Farm initiative will be presented today at the program’s inaugural seminar, providing additional information for farmers and landowners who may consider exploring farm forestry.
Read more on Branching into trees on farmSouth Australia's best of wine goes global
7 July 2023South Australia's wine tourism operators and wine producers will be in the global spotlight, with the chance to be recognised among the world’s best and to travel abroad to learn from international industry experts.
Read more on South Australia's best of wine goes globalFunding boost to Primary Producers South Australia
4 July 2023Primary Producers South Australia (PPSA) will receive $750,000 over the next three years to support its leadership role on behalf of the primary industry sector in South Australia.
Read more on Funding boost to Primary Producers South AustraliaSeeding almost complete for 2023–24 crop season
5 June 2023The 2023–24 crop growing season is well under way with the emergence of early sown crops already starting to occur in some areas.
Read more on Seeding almost complete for 2023–24 crop seasonFunding for forestry and wood product innovation
23 May 2023Australia's forest and wood products industries are set to benefit from more than $6 million of new research funded through the Mount Gambier Centre of the National Institute for Forest Products Innovation (NIFPI).
Read more on Funding for forestry and wood product innovationRiverland Wine Industry Blueprint Steering Committee inaugural meeting
3 May 2023The newly appointed Riverland Wine Industry Blueprint Steering Committee met for the first time this week, following the State Government’s announcement earlier this year that it will support the Riverland wine industry to develop a 10-year blu…
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