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.
South Australia's agriculture, food, wine and forestry industries are a vital part of the state's economy, our largest export sector and a major employer. In 2016-17, they generated about $22.5 billion in revenue and accounted for 57% of the state's merchandise exports.
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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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Abalone poaching party stung with $5,000 fine
19 March
A party of six recreational fishers have been fined over $5,000 for trying to poach abalone with a potential commercial value of $1,500.Read more about Abalone poaching party stung with $5,000 fine -
South Australia to exchange expertise through new Great Wine Capitals program
15 March
The State Government will today announce a new Great Wine Capitals Knowledge Exchange Program at the opening of Cellar Door Fest 2019.Read more about South Australia to exchange expertise through new Great Wine Capitals program -
South Australia commits to national fruit fly approach
14 March
The State Government has committed to the Commonwealth Government’s Intergovernmental Agreement on Fruit Fly Management and is now urging other states to follow.Read more about South Australia commits to national fruit fly approach -
Watch out for highly invasive weeds
13 March
Members of the public are being urged to report three weeds which have the potential to devastate agriculture and native ecosystems in South Australia.Read more about Watch out for highly invasive weeds -
$25 million fix required for ageing Dog Fence
7 March
The State Government has today released a report into the South Australian Dog Fence which outlines a return on investment of up to 48 per cent to replace sections that are more than 100 years old at a cost of $25 million.Read more about $25 million fix required for ageing Dog Fence -
Research to clear the air on smoke taint in wine
6 March
The question of whether smoke from stubble burning has any effect on wine grapes will be tested as part of new research being conducted in South Australia’s wine regions.Read more about Research to clear the air on smoke taint in wine -
Don’t make SA mad in March – leave fruit fly at home
28 February
Interstate travelers heading into South Australia during ‘Mad March’ are being reminded to leave fruit at home and do not put the state at risk of fruit fly devastation.Read more about Don’t make SA mad in March – leave fruit fly at home -
South Australia’s grain harvest revised upwards to 5.3 million tonnes
28 February
South Australia’s 2018–19 grain harvest estimate has been lifted to 5.3 million tonnes with many farmers cutting for hay due to the drought and demand for feed.Read more about South Australia’s grain harvest revised upwards to 5.3 million tonnes -
Caring for animals during heat
27 February
Animal owners are being reminded to take appropriate precautions to ensure they are properly cared as extreme temperatures are forecast to continue across the state for the rest of the week and into the weekend.Read more about Caring for animals during heat -
South East fishers caught out over Rock Lobster
27 February
Fisheries Officers have seized a total of 18kg of Rock Lobster and 13 pots from recreational fishers during a recent two-day operation at Southend in the state's South East.Read more about South East fishers caught out over Rock Lobster
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Events
- 18Mar
Save Our Mates: Men's Wellbeing Roadshows
The Save our Mates Men's Wellbeing Roadshow is a two month long mental health campaign targeted at helping men of all ages. Speakers Jeremy Forbes, Joe Williams and Anthony Hart will deliver... - 20Mar
One Biosecurity registration workshops - Yorke Peninsula
One Biosecurity is a new state-wide approach to managing, protecting, and promoting South Australia's strong biosecurity regime across our livestock industry.Livestock SA is hosting a series...
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