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Return to surplus welcomed by SA’s rural sector in 2019 Federal Budget
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.
Regional communities encouraged to apply for Ag Town of the Year Award
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.
Farm sector welcomes State Budget commitments but seeks R&D investment
Primary Producers SA has welcomed the 2018 Federal Budget as a positive for rural South Australia, with measures to reduce the cost of doing business for farmers, protect agricultural biosecurity and boost market access efficiency some of the key wins.
Biosecurity, infrastructure winners in Federal Budget but rural digital divide continues
Primary Producers SA has welcomed the 2018 Federal Budget as a positive for rural South Australia, with measures to reduce the cost of doing business for farmers, protect agricultural biosecurity and boost market access efficiency some of the key wins.
Primary Producers want Election to create positive Action
Primary Producers SA (PPSA) want the March State Election to be a time when the huge contribution to the S.A. economy of food, wine and fibre is acknowledged with actions to help the competitiveness of the sector.
PPSA Policy Document 2018 State Election
South Australia remains reliant on the productivity and contribution of the Primary Production sector, and those who add value to that produce.
Primary Producers SA joins farming’s peak national body
The National Farmers’ Federation (NFF) has today warmly welcomed South Australia to the peak body with Primary Producers SA (PPSA) joining the NFF membership.
Input sought on night machinery movement review
South Australian farmers are invited to have their say on possible changes to their ability to move machinery on roads at night.
Call for independent review of water management costs
Primary Producers SA is calling on the State Government to conduct an independent review of water management costs across the whole system following the announcement of proposed large increases to natural resource management levies for farmers in some regions.
State Budget 2014/2015 Release
Primary Producers SA have mixed feelings regarding the State Budget. Whilst concerned about the overall deficit and debt situation spelt out in the Budget, PPSA were pleased that Primary Industries and Regions SA (PIRSA) have avoided the cuts experienced in recent years.