South Australian drought affected farmers will get extra support through a dedicated $21 million package announced by the Marshall Liberal Government today.

The Marshall Liberal Government will today introduce legislation to remove the moratorium on genetically modified crops on the South Australian mainland which will help our farmers grow the economy and create jobs.

South Australia’s farmers and research scientists have been ignored with the Labor Party’s decision to continue the GM crop moratorium – hurting the state’s economy and risking jobs.

Following extensive consultation, the Marshall Liberal Government will provide special transitional arrangements for remote communities when Year 7 moves to high school in 2022.

Regional areas will enjoy a wider variety of food and drink experiences, better water and cycling infrastructure, and diverse tourism opportunities thanks to the latest $5 million Regional Growth Fund competitive grant program, which is expected to create more than 160 jobs.

The Marshall Liberal Government has teamed up with South Australia’s citrus growers to fight the war on fruit fly.

An experienced and diverse membership has been appointed to administer the Pastoral Land Management and Conservation Act 1989.

South Australian sheep producers have begun contributing directly to the rebuild of the $25 million Dog Fence with a 12 cent increase in the South Australian Sheep Industry Fund going directly towards the project.

Businesses are being sought to participate in the $25 million rebuild of the South Australian Dog Fence with tender documents revealing the extent of the project, requiring up to 71,000 timber posts, 127,500 steel droppers and more than 7,000 kilometres of wire.

The South Australian Government will immediately work with Riverland growers impacted by yesterday’s hailstorm event to assess the damage to crops.