News - Primary industries

Barossa Valley winery crowned one of world's best wine tourism offerings

27 October 2023

South Australia is officially home to one of the world's best wine tourism accommodation offerings, receiving global recognition overnight at the 2024 Best Of Wine Tourism Awards in Switzerland.

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Grape growers to save thousands of dollars through new trial in SA

24 October 2023

Grape growers could save up to $2,000 per hectare in input, water, and management costs in their red wine grape vineyards through a trial being undertaken across South Australia.

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South Australia's Best of Wine Tourism Award winners announced

5 October 2023

Seven South Australian wineries have been recognised as some of the state's best wine tourism operators and will go on to compete on the global stage.

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2023–24 crop season remains on track

26 September 2023

Below average rainfall received in significant areas of South Australia during July and August may limit crop potential after a promising start in autumn and early winter. Nonetheless, crop development is progressing well with cereals, canola and pul…

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Applications are now open for the 2024 AgriFutures Rural Women’s Award

22 September 2023

The Agrifutures Rural Women’s Award is Australia’s leading award empowering the inclusive and courageous leadership of women involved in rural and emerging industries, businesses and communities.

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Horticulture Netting Infrastructure Grants extended to all SA regions

15 September 2023

More growers across South Australia will be able to apply for grants of up to $300,000 to help purchase netting to protect their produce, from today.

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Wine industry bursary winners announced

12 September 2023

Nine South Australian wine industry representatives will travel across the globe to exchange knowledge with overseas counterparts that will address challenges and opportunities facing the sector.

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Industry funds inject up to $6.2 million into sheep and cattle industries

5 September 2023

South Australia's livestock industry is set to benefit from an injection of up to $6.2 million of industry funds to support the sector.

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$150K grant to create safer workplaces as SA's dairy industry grows

24 August 2023

A $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.

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2023–24 crop season remains on track

22 August 2023

Seeding 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.

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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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