state budget | Primary Producers SA

PPSA welcomes productivity and red tape focus in State Budget

Jun 5, 2026 | Media Release

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...

Agriculture must be central to budget plan

May 28, 2026 | Column

As the State Government prepares its 2026 budget, there is a clear opportunity – and responsibility – to place primary industries back where they belong: at the centre of SA’s economic future. Agriculture remains one of the state’s foundational...

Regional spending in State Budget welcomed

Jun 7, 2024 | Media Release

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...

SA’s economic future begins at farm gates

Feb 29, 2024 | Column

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...

PPSA welcomes budget investments in regional priority areas

Jun 15, 2023 | Media Release

Primary Producers SA has welcomed the Malinauskas Government’s commitment to improving road safety, investment in biosecurity preparedness and building industry resilience as part of the 2023-24 State Budget. Funding these key areas is crucial as agriculture continues...