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French forestry learns from Green Triangle
17 April 2023Learning to handle forest management in a drying climate has been a central theme to a visit this week to the Green Triangle region by a French forestry delegation.
Read more on French forestry learns from Green TriangleWorld-first no and low alcohol investment led by South Australia
5 April 2023South Australia's winemakers will be front and centre of the emerging no and low alcohol (NOLO) wine market in Australia and the world, with the establishment of a world-first trial scale facility in Adelaide.
Read more on World-first no and low alcohol investment led by South AustraliaCarbon farming grows in South Australia
4 April 2023More than $600,000 will be awarded to projects helping to build the carbon farming market in South Australia.
Read more on Carbon farming grows in South AustraliaSA's crop production the highest on record
29 March 2023South Australia's crop production for 2022–23 is the highest on record at 12.8 million tonnes, a 51% increase over the previous year's harvest. The previous crop production record was 11 million tonnes in 2016–17.
Read more on SA's crop production the highest on recordManaging risks of smoke on SA's winegrape industry
22 March 2023A new set of guidelines will help South Australian grain and winegrape growers manage smoke from broadacre stubble burns to reduce risk of damage to smoke-sensitive unharvested winegrapes.
Read more on Managing risks of smoke on SA's winegrape industryForestry Centre of Excellence Strategic Plan launches vision for SA
21 March 2023The Strategic Plan for the Forestry Centre of Excellence has been launched by the State Government, laying out the vision behind this $15 million 10-year collaborative project.
Read more on Forestry Centre of Excellence Strategic Plan launches vision for SAUpgrade for Green Triangle fire towers
16 March 2023The Green Triangle's fire observation towers are set to be upgraded, including a new tower near Penola. This delivers on a key State Government election commitment to update fire towers with new technologies.
Read more on Upgrade for Green Triangle fire towersSA’s primary industries continue to experience record-breaking growth
21 February 2023South Australia's primary industries and agribusinesses continue to set the pace and deliver solid growth as it emerges out of a series of challenges faced in recent years.
Read more on SA’s primary industries continue to experience record-breaking growthSouth Australian alfalfa knowledge to the world
14 February 2023South Australian scientists are leading an international project aimed at assisting farmers in marginal food environments to adapt to the impact of climate change.
Read more on South Australian alfalfa knowledge to the worldSip your support for local at Cellar Door Fest
3 February 2023The best of South Australia’s wine, spirits and food will take centre stage in the city this weekend for the return of the annual Cellar Door Fest.
Read more on Sip your support for local at Cellar Door FestUpcoming events
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