Fruit fly detections in South Australia’s Riverland are continuing to decline, but authorities say the risk remains as seasonal conditions change.

South Australian grain growers are being encouraged to seek the latest advice on rising mouse activity, with an online industry session scheduled for this Friday night.

South Australian motorists are being reminded to slow down near schools, after more than 1,100 drivers were caught breaching new 40 kilometre per hour school-zone limits. The figures come as students return for Term Two, with authorities urging greater awareness during peak drop-off and pick-up periods.

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.

Dairy farmers across South Australia and Victoria are shelving infrastructure projects as the cost of poly and PVC piping surges by up to 60 per cent. The increases, driven largely by rising global oil prices, are placing additional strain on producers already managing drought and broader inflation pressures.

South Australian sheep producers are being encouraged to help shape the future of the national industry through upcoming consultations in Adelaide.

South Australians are being urged to take extra care on the roads, as a high-risk travel period begins with major events and school holidays driving increased traffic.

Grain producers across South Australia are being urged to monitor mouse activity closely, as populations rise ahead of the 2026 seeding program.

Water users are being encouraged to take advantage of a new real-time shark sighting system aimed at improving safety across South Australian coastal waters.

South Australian livestock producers are being called on to vote on proposed changes to the state’s Sheep and Cattle Industry Funds. Livestock SA has opened voting as part of a required review under legislation, with new regulations due by September 2026.

Young wool industry professional Shannon Donoghue joined Jess Dempster on FlowFM's Country Viewpoint to share some behind-the-scenes insights into life in the sector.

Naracoorte agronomist Olivia Veronese joins FlowFM's Jessica Dempster to share insights into life as an agronomist and how she got her start in the industry.

For residents of Coober Pedy, accessing fresh, quality meat has been a bit of a challenge recently. But thanks to a community-driven initiative, help is on the way.

In front of a crowd of soggy spectators, over 110 Marilyns braved an early autumn downpour to be a part of the inaugural South East Marilyn Jetty Swim. The sea of platinum wigs, heart sunglasses and puckered red lips descended on the Naracoorte Swimming Lake Sunday March 1, marking a special milestone for the event by being the first of its kind hosted in regional SA.

South Australian livestock producers and industry groups are being urged to act quickly, with applications for key industry funding programs closing later this month.

Local advocacy group Grain Producers SA has informed growers of its decision to withdraw its membership from national body Grain Producers Australia - citing a lack of "necessary progress".

The Rural Doctors’ Association of South Australia has welcomed a proposed $13 million medical training investment in Mount Gambier, but warns infrastructure alone will not fix workforce shortages.

South Australian producers will receive increased support to manage surging kangaroo numbers, with the State lifting its removal incentive from $5 to $7 a head.

Farmers in southern and eastern Australia are facing mounting pressure as drought conditions tighten, with requests for household water and tanks rising sharply.