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Primary Producers SA (PPSA) has welcomed the release of the Infrastructure SA 20-year State Infrastructure Strategy and the new approach to infrastructure planning that it brings. The Strategy is the result of careful assessment and consultation on the challenges facing infrastructure in SA. “PPSA believes that the strategy’s direct linkages to productivity gains will lead [...]

Primary Producers SA has welcomed the strong focus on infrastructure in the 2019-20 State Budget which will help deliver safer regional roads and better productivity for South Australian farmers. PPSA Chair Rob Kerin said the previously announced record spending of $1.115 billion on South Australia’s regional and rural road infrastructure will mean greater efficiency across [...]

Primary Producers SA has welcomed this weekend’s pre-Budget announcement of record spending of $1.115 billion on South Australia’s regional and rural road infrastructure. PPSA Chair Rob Kerin said the increased funding would deliver the dual benefit to regional communities of improved road safety and heightened efficiency across the rural transport network, enabling future industry growth. [...]

Primary Producers SA and two of its commodity group members in Grain Producers SA and Livestock SA have responded to news that reform to SA’s Mining Act has stalled by again calling for an independent review to be commissioned. PPSA, GPSA and Livestock SA could not the support the Mining Bill in its current format [...]

Primary Producers SA has welcomed announcements in tonight’s Federal Budget designed to support rural South Australia and its agricultural businesses, including the forecast budget surplus for 2019-2020.

Local communities are encouraged to put their names forward for a new award which aims to highlight the vital role agriculture and other primary industries play in regional communities.