Brooke Neindorf

1 week ago | abc.net.au | Brooke Neindorf

The Australian southern bluefin tuna industry is celebrating the certification of its purse seine fishery as sustainable under the Marine Stewardship Council (MSC) standard. It is a world-first for the species and the industry is describing it as a "significant milestone" due to the fact southern bluefin tuna was once severely overfished. Southern Bluefin Tuna Industry Association chief executive Daniel Casement said it was exciting to attain the certification after so many years.

1 week ago | abc.net.au | Tim McGlone |Brooke Neindorf

A review into fish mortalities at a South Australian Research and Development Institute (SARDI) facility late last year has not brought about any answers, with the cause of the mortalities found to be inconclusive. About 70 per cent of the state's oyster spat, plus snapper larvae, barramundi broodstock and fingerlings were wiped out late last year at the West Beach facility.

4 weeks ago | abc.net.au | Brooke Neindorf |Duncan Bailey

A historic tuna boat has delivered thousands of litres of water to Taylor Island off the Eyre Peninsula for its 550 sheep. Plastic pipes and pumping systems were used to get the water to island, while the boat sat about 300 metres offshore. The Tacoma crew is planning another delivery this weekend to get the animals through until it rains.

1 month ago | abc.net.au | Kate Higgins |Brooke Neindorf

When meat started disappearing from supermarket shelves during the COVID-19 pandemic, many consumers turned to the butcher. The Australian Meat Industry Council says the trend has persisted, but some butchers say they are finding it tough to find and retain qualified staff and apprentices. Rhys O'Donohue from Moonta Quality Meats on South Australia's Yorke Peninsula saw a big increase in customers during the pandemic. "In those lockdown times, supermarkets didn't have any meat," he said.

1 month ago | abc.net.au | Elsie Adamo |Cassandra Hough |Brooke Neindorf

The current bushfire season in several parts of SA will be extended until late autumn. Record low rainfall has contributed to an increased amount of bushfire fuel to burn. New end dates to the season are expected to be announced in the coming weeks and landholders are asked to remain prepared. South Australia's bushfire season will likely be extended to late autumn as drought conditions fail to loosen their grip on the state.