Tag: primary industries

Farmers up to challenge

South Australia’s primary industries and agribusinesses continue to set the pace and deliver solid growth despite ongoing domestic and international pressures.
Last week’s release of...

Pest sea creatures deterred

Professionals fishers in the Lakes and Coorong have recently been given special State Government permission to use underwater percussion devices to deter long-nosed fur...

Membership questioned

Primary Industries Minister Clare Scriven came under sustained questioning in State Parliament last week from the Opposition regarding her membership of the exclusive Qantas...

Hood named as new Legislative electee

The Limestone Coast’s representation in State Parliament has further increased with the appointment of Mount Gambier City Council Deputy Mayor Ben Hood to the...

Sheep industry plans for future

More than 50 key stakeholders from across the Australian sheep and wool industry met in Melbourne last week for the inaugural meeting of the...

Growers get to root of disease identification

South Australian agronomists have an excellent opportunity to build or refresh their expertise on soilborne diseases, which can cause significant losses in cereal crops...

Ag resilience investment

An additional $100,000 has been invested by the Limestone Coast Landscape Board into the region’s agricultural industry groups to build resilience in primary production...

Lobster licence fees cut

The State Government has delivered on its election commitment to reduce licence fees for the rock lobster fishery by 50% for 2022-23.   Premier Peter Malinauskas...

Ministers host round table

Adiverse cross-section of local businesses attended a Limestone Coast Small and Family Business Round Table in Mount Gambier during the Country Cabinet visit. The round...