THE announcement in late July that Rex Airlines had entered voluntary administration came as a shock to many regional communities that rely on commercial aviation services by the nation's third biggest airline. Rex Airlines provides essential air trans- port services...
It is sobering to think that between 2010 and 2020, 15 per cent of fatalities that occurred on Australian farms were children aged under 15. We work in the best industry in Australia - and indeed the world - but one cannot help but feel we are somewhat exposed in the...
Earlier this year, the South Australian government initiated public consultation on a new draft Animal Welfare Act, slated for presentation to Parliament later in 2024. This effort aims to replace outdated laws from 1985 and signifies a crucial step in enhancing...
There has never been a more important time for all involved in primary industries to unite in sharing our passions and our challenges and to be telling our stories loudly and proudly. I write this because I was recently in Canberra for the National Farmers' Federation...
Six students from remote and regional areas of SA will have financial support to continue their studies, after Primary Producers SA awarded $15,000, on behalf of the EW Stevens Trust. The grants are designed to help relieve pressure on regional families in difficult...
Energy and water are shaping up as significant issues at both a state and national level this year, particularly as the state government touts major investments in the north of SA. I was privy to a presentation from Premier Peter Malinauskas recently on the State...
ALMOST 12 months ago, the 2023 State Economic Statement was released to set the vision for economic development based on pillars of smart, sustainable, and inclusive priorities. The Premier boldly called upon SA to forge a new role in the global economy, as we could...
South Australia played host to the National Association of Agricultural Educators Conference recently, at Victor Harbor, where I was fortunate enough to outline some of Primary Producers SA's work in the education space. The important work ag teachers and educators do...
One of the most rewarding aspects of my role at Primary Producers SA is to work across commodity interests on issues that support farming enterprises to remain profitable and sustainable, both now and into the future. Often these issues aren’t immediately...
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