Ag integration critical for prosperity plans

Ag integration critical for prosperity plans

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...
SA’s economic future begins at farm gates

SA’s economic future begins at farm gates

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...
Education critical to close agri skills gap

Education critical to close agri skills gap

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...
Strong ag advocacy critical going forward

Strong ag advocacy critical going forward

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...