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Gill-ty fisher pays the price for targeting protected species

11 March 2025

A Port Lincoln man has been fined nearly $5,000 for illegally taking fish protected under the current Snapper fishing closures.

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PIRSA declares Mediterranean fruit fly outbreak in Ceduna

7 March 2025

The Department of Primary Industries and Regions (PIRSA) has declared an outbreak of Mediterranean fruit fly (Medfly) in Ceduna and raised an emergency response team to commence outbreak eradication activities.

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Closure of Southern Zone Abalone Fishery due to AVG

6 March 2025

A closure on the take of abalone from the Southern Zone is now in place due to the impact of the abalone viral ganglioneuritis (AVG) outbreak.

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Stop and drop to travel smart this long weekend

5 March 2025

Travellers heading to or returning to the Riverland this forthcoming long weekend are being reminded by the Department of Primary Industries and Regions (PIRSA) about the importance of leaving restricted produce at home.

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SA’s green credentials on display through new Carbon Farming series

4 March 2025

South Australia’s green credentials – and the commitment to Net Zero by 2050 – are highlighted through a series of videos showcasing how carbon farming and innovative land management practices are helping to combat climate change th…

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Stop the sharing of home-grown produce

19 February 2025

Riverland residents in fruit fly outbreak areas are being urged to refrain from selling or sharing home-grown host fruits and vegetables.

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Four inspiring South Australian women selected as finalists for AgriFutures Rural Women’s Award

17 February 2025

A leader in livestock reproduction technologies, a businesswoman combining technology, education and agriculture, a voice coach providing communication training to people in regional areas and an eco-conscious meal champion have been shortlisted as t…

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Alleged abalone traffickers caught red-handed

14 February 2025

Three alleged abalone traffickers will face court after being caught with more than 35 kilograms of greenlip and blacklip abalone taken from South Australian waters.

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South Australia vigilant as H7 avian influenza detected in Victoria

11 February 2025

SA backyard or commercial poultry owners are being urged to closely monitor their flocks and report any signs of disease following the confirmation of highly pathogenic H7N8 avian influenza at an egg farm in northern Victoria.

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New biosecurity legislation to advance SA passes Parliament

7 February 2025

Contemporary legislation to strengthen protections for South Australia’s $18.5 billion primary industries, the environment, and the community from pests, diseases, and other biosecurity threats has passed both houses of State Parliament.…

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