Media Releases

Proactive Campaign Against Oyster Virus Risk

Blowtorches and hammers are being used to destroy feral oysters in Adelaide’s Port River this December.

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Lions clubs and FaB mentors helping to deliver drought support this Christmas

The State Government’s Family and Business (FaB) Support mentors program has joined forces with the Australian Lions Foundation to deliver $100,000 worth of financial aid to drought-affected farmers and farming families just in time for Christmas.

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‘Eat it or bin it’ if you’re travelling this Christmas

Visiting friends and family are being reminded to ‘Eat It or Bin It’ this festive season and avoid putting the state’s fruit fly free status at risk by bringing any fresh fruit and vegetables back into South Australia or the Riverland.

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A new representative body for recreational fishers

South Australian recreational fishers have the chance to get involved in the creation of the new Minister’s Recreational Fishing Advisory Council

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Creation of fisheries reform committee meets a key election commitment

The Marshall Liberal Government has delivered on another election commitment by establishing a new Advisory Committee to work with the commercial fishing industry.

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Grain harvest estimated at 4.9 million tonnes

South Australia’s 2018–19 grain harvest has fallen to an estimated 4.9 million tonnes with harvest now underway – affirming the challenging seasonal conditions across the state during winter and spring.

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State Government backs Charter Boat Fishery

The Marshall Liberal Government is aiming to strengthen the local charter boat sector after significant declines in passenger numbers in recent years.

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Industrial hemp trial results pave way for $3 million South Australian industry

Positive results from the first trials of industrial hemp in South Australia will pave the way for an industry anticipated to be worth $3 million in farm gate value per annum within five years.

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New award to recognise South Australia’s outstanding agricultural communities

South Australian towns flying the flag for primary industries will be eligible for a new award – South Australian Ag Town of the Year - which aims to highlight the vital role agriculture plays in regional communities.

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d’Arenberg’s Cube crowned in coveted International Best of Wine Tourism Awards

McLaren Vale’s d’Arenberg has been awarded the coveted ‘International Best of Wine Tourism Award’ for Architecture and Landscape, with the Cube recognised for its bespoke structure and design

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