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Spotlight

Farmers invited to hear latest science at Willalooka
Primary producers in the Tatiara region will be among the first to hear the results of three years of climate research at a free breakfast meeting in Willalooka next month.
9 February 2012

Farmers to hear latest climate solutions at Roseworthy
Primary producers and members of the Crop Science Society (CSS) of South Australia will be among the first to hear the results of three years climate research at a special dinner meeting in at Roseworthy Agricultural College next month.
9 February 2012

Message service gives pea growers green light to avoid blackspot
Technology is coming to the aid of South Australian field pea growers looking to avoid blackspot infection as they sow their crops this coming season.
6 February 2012

‘Window to the future’ for Rocklobster industry
SARDI research has opened a ‘window to the future’ for South Australia’s Rocklobster industry by providing a strategic insight into the success of future seasons up to five years in advance.
19 January 2012

Tasting wines grown under 2050 temperature
SARDI researchers have opened a window into the future for the Barossa Valley wine industry.
3 January 2012

'Virtual larvae' point prawn fishers in the right direction
Advances in computer modelling will ensure young prawns have a happy Christmas.
15 December 2011