Primary Industries

Partnership boost for dryland farming research

South Australia is positioning itself as a global leader in dryland agriculture following a major partnership between government and the state’s biggest university.

Primary Industries

Watering down the impact of climate change on vineyards

Watering dormant vines during winter in dry seasons is far more effective at maintaining yields and quality than waiting until spring, a three-year study in South Australia has found.

Primary Industries

Night watering helps vines keep their cool in heatwaves

Irrigating vineyards at night during heatwaves can reduce fruit losses by 30 per cent, a scientific study has shown.

Primary Industries

Abalone farm trials feed made from wine waste

An on-farm trial where abalone are fed recycled grape marc from the wine industry has begun in southern Australia.

Primary Industries

Pristine seas key to South Australia seafood growth in 2017

The clean waters of South Australia have long been the envy of fisheries around the globe. This year, a focus on sustainability has seen many parts of the seafood industry take control of their own future.