Adelaide's desalination plant will be cranked up at high cost to the taxpayer. Photo: AAP/Sam Mooy

Opinion

Up the creek: why the SA desalination deal makes no sense

The federal-state deal to crank up South Australia’s desalination plant to provide drought relief won’t do much more than waste taxpayers’ money, argues UniSA’s Lin Crase.

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SA startup eyes commercial plant to turn waste into activated carbon

A South Australian startup that has developed a low-cost technique for making activated carbon from agricultural waste will soon begin a capital-raising round to fund commercial production.

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Ag-tech app solutions delivering better results for farmers

Ag-tech entrepreneur Oli Madgett is on a mission to make farmers’ tractors smarter.

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Rural women at the forefront of resilient and sustainable farming

Veterinarian and third generation beef pastoralist Ellen Litchfield is heading to desert country in Africa to research leading ways to farm cattle with little rainfall.

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Kangaroo Island showcases pure grain to the world

Kangaroo Island Pure Grain (KIPG) is helping to further strengthen the island’s clean and green reputation to drive export markets and support local farmers.