Primary Producers SA (PPSA) and its commodity group members are partnering with the South Australian Road Transport Association (SARTA) to provide interactive and practical defensive driver training to producers, their family and employees who drive trucks. The...
PPSA congratulates Rob Kerin AO on King’s Birthday Honour
Primary Producers SA (PPSA) warmly congratulates former Executive Chairman Rob Kerin on being appointed an Officer of the Order of Australia (AO) in the 2026 King's Birthday Honours List. Mr Kerin was recognised for distinguished service to the people and Parliament...
PPSA welcomes productivity and red tape focus in State Budget
Primary Producers SA (PPSA) has welcomed key measures in the 2026-27 South Australian Budget aimed at boosting the state’s long-term productivity and economic resilience. PPSA Independent Chair Professor Simon Maddocks said the Budget’s focus on research and...
State-based loan scheme welcomed by PPSA
Primary Producers SA has welcomed Premier Peter Malinauskas’ announcement of a state-based concessional loan scheme. The scheme, announced at the South Australian Grain Industry Awards on Tuesday night, will give drought-affected farmers the opportunity to access up...
Industry welcomes drought support package
Primary Producers SA has welcomed today’s announcement of a further $55 million in drought support for South Australian primary producers. Among the measures announced are further funding for On-Farm Drought Infrastructure Grants, funding to assist charities with...
Regional spending in State Budget welcomed
Primary Producers SA has welcomed the State Government’s ongoing support of biosecurity measures to eradicate fruit fly in yesterday’s State Budget, as well as renewed funding for rural financial counselling to support farming businesses. While there are limited...
Disaster risk and resilience the focus of new pilot project
A new pilot project led by Primary Producers SA and the Department of Primary Industries and Regions will help both industry and government better prepare for the impacts of natural disasters and climate change. Through the Preparing primary industries for the impacts...
Scholarship offers valuable support to regional students
Applications are open for students in remote and regional areas to access up to $5000 in scholarship grants through the E.W. Stevens Trust Fund.The grants, administered by Primary Producers SA as the custodian of the fund, are designed to help students undertake study...
Stay on the safe side: Look out for little farmers when operating tractors and machinery on farms
Farmsafe Australia, a leading advocate for child safety on farm, is urging farmers to ‘Stay on the Safe Side’ this Farm Safety Week and make sure that they look out for little farmers when operating tractors and machinery on farms. With the farm usually encompassing...
























