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Queensland fruit fly outbreak summary 4 to 18 December 2023

20 December 2023

One new Queensland fruit fly outbreak was declared in Lyrup, called Lyrup B, and one outbreak area boundary was extended in the Riverland from 4 to 18 December 2023.

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Point of sale discount eID tags to commence January 2024

20 December 2023

As part of the implementation of a national electronic identification (eID) traceability system for sheep and farmed goats, South Australia’s primary producers can receive a point of sale eID tag discount from 1 January 2024.

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Think before you spray – plan and avoid drift

15 December 2023

With the recent wet weather across much of the state, the Department of Primary Industries and Regions (PIRSA) reminds producers to consider, not only their immediate neighbours, but also the potential for spray drift damage at distance from their pr…

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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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South East AI bushfire technology switched on

13 December 2023

The first two of the game changing artificial intelligence (AI) powered bushfire camera detection and monitoring systems is now operational at Comaum, south-east South Australia.

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Historic investment for mobile phone coverage in Limestone Coast

13 December 2023

The Federal Albanese Government today announced $15 million to boost mobile phone coverage in the Limestone Coast – adding to funding already committed by the Malinauskas Labor Government.

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New $8 million on-farm emergency water rebate extends to statewide disaster recovery

8 December 2023

Primary producers across South Australia will be able to access funding to install on-farm water infrastructure with the opening of a new round of the On-farm Emergency Water Infrastructure Rebate Scheme.

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Virus detected in South Australian bats

8 December 2023

South Australians are being reminded not to handle bats to avoid contracting potentially fatal diseases, after Australian Bat Lyssavirus (ABLV) was recently detected in a bat in South Australia.

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Teaching better ways to safely release Snapper

7 December 2023

An education campaign to promote better ways to safely release undersized or unintentionally caught Snapper has been launched, aimed at improving survival rates and ensuring the long-term future of the species in South Australian waters.

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Queensland fruit fly outbreak fortnightly summary: 20 November–4 December 2023

5 December 2023

No new Queensland fruit fly outbreaks were declared, and no outbreak area boundaries were extended in the Riverland from 20 November to 4 December 2023.

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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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