Canola is among the crops under SA's genetically modified organisms moratorium that a review says has harmed industry income. Photo: AAP/Lukas Coch

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Moratorium on GM crops costs SA farmers millions, review finds

The moratorium on genetically modified crops has likely cost SA’s agriculture industry up to $2.2 million each year – and there is little evidence against lifting the ban, an independent report commissioned by the Marshall Government argues.

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Govt defends Whetstone's taxpayer-funded $5700 flight in regional SA

The State Government says Primary Industries Minister Tim Whetstone had no choice but to spend more than $5700 of public funds on a luxury charter flight from Whyalla to Ceduna late last year.

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"What's it doing for our economy?" Libs question Port's China game

UPDATED | The State Liberals have criticised the State Government’s China engagement strategy, warning against “putting all of our export eggs into one basket” – and questioned the merits of Port Adelaide’s historic match in Shanghai this Sunday.

Opinion

“It’s an anxious wait for many recreational fishers”

Any changes to recreational fishing regulations in South Australia must be based on reliable, up-to-date data and consider the sector’s importance to tourism and the wider economy, argues Shadow Minister Tim Whetstone.

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Govt has "no documents" on Aussie steel use in SA projects

The State Government says it has no documents detailing the amount of Australian steel it has used in public infrastructure projects over the past five years, prompting the Opposition to call for evidence of local procurement.