South Australian scientists will continue to lead the nation’s effort to safeguard valuable oyster industries from the threat of disease, after extra funding has been made available.

Planting has taken place today at a trial manuka plantation site in the State’s Mid North, as part of a project exploring the viability of growing the premium product in the region.

The possibility of sashimi grade pipis is being tested as the State Government supports Goolwa PipiCo to investigate the high value product opportunity.

A new program to strengthen South Australia’s farm biosecurity and animal health management was officially launched today at the Eyre Peninsula Field Days.

Don’t miss this opportunity to reinvigorate your regions. Now is the time to start finalising applications for the State Government’s first round of the Regional Growth Fund, which closes on 31 August.

Experienced forester, Mr Keith Lamb, has today been appointed to the Board of ForestrySA to strengthen the organisation’s strategic asset management capability.

The Marshall Liberal Government has today convened a working group with key industry stakeholders and support agencies to discuss the challenging seasonal conditions farmers and communities are experiencing in parts of South Australia.

The clean-up of abandoned aquaculture infrastructure at Anxious Bay near Elliston on the Eyre Peninsula is now complete and the area has been remediated – with more than 50 tonnes of netting alone removed.