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Protecting our forest trees from giant pine scale disease
1 November 2023As the fight continues to limit impacts to South Australia's $1.4 billion forest industry from the sap sucking plant pest giant pine scale, gardeners and residents in the Hope Valley area are being asked to report any signs of the destructive pest.…
Read more on Protecting our forest trees from giant pine scale diseaseNew bee board to protect SA’s apiary industry
31 October 2023A new advisory committee has been established in response to the threat of Varroa destructor to the South Australian bee industry.
Read more on New bee board to protect SA’s apiary industryAerial firefighting in the South East stronger than ever
27 October 2023An additional two aircraft will service the South East as part of a major $27.6 million Malinauskas Government investment into aerial firefighting capacity.
Read more on Aerial firefighting in the South East stronger than everBarossa Valley winery crowned one of world's best wine tourism offerings
27 October 2023South 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.
Read more on Barossa Valley winery crowned one of world's best wine tourism offeringsLimestone Coast calls: Historic boost for mobile coverage
26 October 2023The Malinauskas Labor Government is providing one of the biggest investments in regional mobile phone coverage in the State’s history – providing $5.5 million to boost connectivity in the Limestone Coast.
Read more on Limestone Coast calls: Historic boost for mobile coverageDedicated Snapper hub launched
24 October 2023A dedicated information hub providing a one-stop source of information relating to the Snapper Science Program and Snapper recovery has launched.
Read more on Dedicated Snapper hub launchedGrape growers to save thousands of dollars through new trial in SA
24 October 2023Grape 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.
Read more on Grape growers to save thousands of dollars through new trial in SAQueensland fruit fly outbreak summary 10–23 October 2023
23 October 2023One new Queensland fruit fly outbreak has been declared called Glossop B, and no outbreak area boundaries were extended in the Riverland from 10–23 October 2023.
Read more on Queensland fruit fly outbreak summary 10–23 October 2023Iconic SA drinks brand Halls back in production
23 October 2023Iconic South Australian beverage brand Halls is back in business, with production of classic soft drinks like Halls Lemonade, Lemon Twist and Fruita now underway.
Read more on Iconic SA drinks brand Halls back in productionSA’s first state of the art biosecurity treatment facility to boost horticulture exports
20 October 2023The Australian and State Governments along with the South Australian Produce Market have today announced the development of a $50 million biosecurity facility, based in Pooraka, in Adelaide’s northern suburbs.
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