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Biosecurity threats still looming over industry

Biosecurity threats still looming over industry

It was not long ago that plenty of media attention was being paid to the threats from Foot and Mouth Disease and Lumpy Skin outbreaks occurring in Indonesia, and the dangers it meant for Australia’s agriculture sector. While the media attention has died down, the...

Smoke taint fears lingering

Smoke taint fears lingering

It is not that long ago that the ‘Black Summer’ bushfires led to serious issues in our nation’s winegrape industry. In 2020, bushfires resulted in tens of thousands of tonnes of Australian wine grapes being lost to smoke taint. While some growers managed to dodge the...

Incentivising investment key to addressing shortages

Incentivising investment key to addressing shortages

Availability of adequate housing for regional workers continues to be a major challenge to the agricultural sector, particularly at peak times such as vintage and harvest. The COVID pandemic has exacerbated the ongoing issue around adequate housing stocks in regional...

Rural students secure support through scholarship

Rural students secure support through scholarship

Primary Producers SA has awarded $14,200 on behalf of the E.W. Stevens Trust to students from remote and regional areas of South Australia, assisting them to continue with their studies. The grants are designed to help relieve pressure on regional families in...

Long-term flood recovery support crucial

Long-term flood recovery support crucial

The peak of the River Murray flood has hit, restrictions on activities along the river are easing and now the long, hard road to recovery begins in earnest. It has been pleasing to see the immediate response from government and other organisations but a long-term...

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