Primary Industries
& Regions SA
PIRSA
& Regions SA
PIRSA
About PIRSA
Primary Industries and Regions SA (PIRSA) is a key economic development agency in the Government of South Australia, with responsibility for the prosperity of the state's primary industries and regions.
Our priorities include leading the delivery of the Government’s Premium Food and Wine Produced in our Clean Environment and Exported to the World economic priority, and improving economic and social outcomes for regional South Australia through the Government’s Charter for Stronger Regional Policy.
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Agriculture food and wine
PreviousPIRSA’S Agriculture, Food and Wine Division enables the growth Of South Australia’s Agriculture, Food And Wine Industries.
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Biosecurity SA
PreviousPIRSA’S Biosecurity SA Division manages the risks to South Australia posed by animal and plant pests and diseases, food borne illnesses, and misuse of rural chemicals.
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Fisheries and Aquaculture
PreviousPIRSA’S Fisheries and Aquaculture division manages the use of South Australia’s aquatic resources to maximise the environmental, social and economic benefits to South Australian communities and ensure the sustainable development of our fisheries and aquaculture industries.
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Forestry
PreviousPIRSA’S Forestry division works with businesses and the community to promote the future of the forestry and wood products industry in South Australia and seeks new opportunities for development.
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Regions SA
PreviousRegions SA provides an integrated cross-sector, cross-government and regionally focused approach to improving economic and social outcomes for regions.
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Rural Solutions SA
PreviousRural Solutions SA is PIRSA’S key delivery agent for major programs and projects across South Australia, and provides consultancy services to private and public sector organisations locally, nationally and internationally.
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SARDI
PreviousSARDI provides research and development services to the state government, commercial clients and research partners to help make South Australia’s primary industries and regions internationally competitive and ecologically sustainable.
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Latest news
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Illegal net use sees commercial fisher fined
A commercial marine scale fisher detected fishing with a net exceeding the lawful specifications has been handed a hefty penalty.Read more about Illegal net use sees commercial fisher fined -
New trainees get their first taste of Local Government
Young trainees from the Yorke and Mid North region will today attend their first induction as part of the State Government’s $4 million Regional Youth Traineeship Program.Read more about New trainees get their first taste of Local Government -
Loxton Research Centre wins Master Builders Award
The newly redeveloped Loxton Research Centre has topped the state at the Master Builders SA 2017 Building Excellence Awards.Read more about Loxton Research Centre wins Master Builders Award -
Australian-first brands app for SA livestock producers
South Australian livestock producers are the first in the nation to have access to a 'brand' recording app thanks to a collaboration between the State Government and Livestock SA.Read more about Australian-first brands app for SA livestock producers -
New Ceduna patrol vessel launched
A purpose-built Fisheries Patrol Vessel (FPV) is joining the Primary Industries and Regions SA Fisheries and Aquaculture fleet, and fittingly the vessel has been named by the local community.Read more about New Ceduna patrol vessel launched -
New trainees get their first taste of Local Government
Young trainees from the Eyre and Western region and the Whyalla City Council are today attending their first induction as part of the State Government’s $4 million Regional Youth Traineeship Program.Read more about New trainees get their first taste of Local Government -
Dry start to winter affects grain season start
Seeding for South Australia’s 2017–18 grain cropping season has been prolonged due to the unusually dry start to winter, with the first estimate of the harvest at 6.4 million tonnes.Read more about Dry start to winter affects grain season start -
Have your say on the regulatory framework for industrial hemp in South Australia
Regulations governing the cultivation and processing of industrial hemp will be released for public consultation today, with information sessions to be held in metropolitan and regional parts of the State.Read more about Have your say on the regulatory framework for industrial hemp in South Australia -
Loxton Research Centre to host SALA exhibition
The newly redeveloped Loxton Research Centre will join the 2017 South Australian Living Arts (SALA) Festival line-up when it presents a special light painting exhibition and workshop by renowned Adelaide photographer Denis Smith.Read more about Loxton Research Centre to host SALA exhibition -
Have your say on $50,000 in funding for Kangaroo Island and the Fleurieu Peninsula
Voting closes on 7 August for the Kangaroo Island and Fleurieu Peninsula round of the State Government’s $50,000 Fund My Idea community grants program.Read more about Have your say on $50,000 in funding for Kangaroo Island and the Fleurieu Peninsula
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Events
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SALA exhibition at Loxton Research Centre
As part of the 2017 South Australian Living Arts (SALA) Festival, the Loxton Research Centre is excited to showcase Denis Smith – Ball of Light, a stunning exhibition of unique light p... - 1Sep
Barossa Gourmet Weekend
The Barossa is one of the world’s great gastronomic playgrounds, renowned for its wine, fresh seasonal produce, beautiful landscapes and easy-going lifestyle. Gourmet Weekend is a thre...