The change will honour Dr Lowitja O’Donoghue — a Yankunytjatjara woman who made significant contributions across the region in the fields of health, education and social justice.

Australia has recorded its first confirmed case of the H5 bird flu strain in a native seabird, after a greater crested tern found on South Australia's Limestone Coast tested positive for the virus. The detection at Robe Marina marks the first confirmed case in an Australian seabird and brings the national total to 12, including 11 migratory birds and one native species.

A new insight report from Grain Producers South Australia has revealed the state's grain growers are increasingly leasing land, adopting collaborative farming arrangements and planning for succession as they adapt to a changing operating environment. The 2025 Annual Grain Producer Survey attracted a record 1,046 responses from growers across every cropping region, providing a comprehensive snapshot of the industry's structure, workforce and future direction.

The Federal Government has released an additional $1 billion through the Regional Investment Corporation to ensure eligible farmers can continue accessing concessional loans.

The South Australian Government says the state is ready to respond to any potential H5 bird flu outbreak, with specialist response capabilities in place across the state.

South Australia has recorded its first confirmed case of the H5N1 strain of avian influenza, marking the third detection of the virus in Australia.

The race for South Australia's Agricultural Town of the Year title has narrowed to ten finalists following a statewide public vote.

Australia's first dedicated national hub for algal bloom research has officially opened in Adelaide.

The South Australian Government has announced a new $8 million investment aimed at strengthening the future of the state's primary industries.

South Australia’s citrus season is officially underway, with growers preparing for strong demand both locally and overseas as winter harvesting ramps up across the state.

A new Grain Producers SA survey has revealed South Australian grain growers are cutting fertiliser use and tightening spending as soaring input costs continue to pressure farm profitability ahead of the 2026 season.

The first low-interest loans have now been approved under the South Australian Government’s two-hundred million dollar drought loan scheme, with funding beginning to reach producers in some of the state’s hardest-hit regions.

Grain Producers South Australia has welcomed the State Government’s decision to establish a strategic fuel reserve focused on supporting primary producers during major supply disruptions.

Public voting is now underway to decide the finalists in the 2026 South Australian Agricultural Town of the Year Award. The annual award recognises regional communities that demonstrate strong agricultural leadership, innovation and community spirit, while celebrating the role farming continues to play across the state.

Grain Producers SA is continuing calls for grain growers to gain access to stronger mouse bait products, as new survey results reveal one in every two producers is seeing mouse activity on farm.

Grain Producers South Australia is calling on farmers to report increasing locust activity across key cropping regions. Sightings have been reported in the Riverland, Mallee, Eyre Peninsula, Flinders Ranges and Yorke Peninsula during early seeding operations.

More people died on South Australian roads per capita than any other state in the first three months of 2026, leaving the state well off-track to meet its road safety targets, new analysis from the RAA reveals.

SA Power Networks is urging farmers to prioritise safety following a sharp rise in incidents involving machinery and high-voltage infrastructure. Fifteen such incidents have already been recorded this year, including three in a single 24-hour period across regional South Australia last week.

Nominations have officially opened for South Australia’s 2026 Agricultural Town of the Year, with regional communities encouraged to put themselves forward for the state’s top honour.

South Australian grain producers are warning they are entering the seeding period under significant pressure, with growing concerns around diesel and fertiliser affordability and availability.