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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Fisheries expert leads innovative approach to community support for seafood
International fisheries expert, Joshua Stoll, has spent the past week meeting with South Australian fishing industry representatives to exchange ideas on generating community support for local commercial fisheries.Read more about Fisheries expert leads innovative approach to community support for seafood -
Opportunities created for aquaculture growth on the Yorke Peninsula
The Yorke Peninsula region is set to get an economic boost with the development of new aquaculture opportunities, following a review of aquaculture zoning in the region.Read more about Opportunities created for aquaculture growth on the Yorke Peninsula -
Strong compliance of recreational fishing rules
Recreational fishers are being commended for their high levels of compliance with the new recreational fishing rules introduced by the State Government more than 6 months ago.Read more about Strong compliance of recreational fishing rules -
Meet to discuss proposed water allocation from Bundaleer
Discussions will take place this month with businesses interested in applying for water for agricultural use from the Bundaleer Reservoir, in the state’s Mid North.Read more about Meet to discuss proposed water allocation from Bundaleer -
Keep footrot affected sheep out of our livestock markets
With the advent of winter Primary Industries and Regions (SA) are urging sheep producers to be vigilant in checking for virulent footrot.Read more about Keep footrot affected sheep out of our livestock markets -
South Australia preparing seeds for ‘doomsday vault’
South Australian researchers are preparing thousands of seed lots for the Svalbard Global Seed Vault in Norway.Read more about South Australia preparing seeds for ‘doomsday vault’ -
New trainees get their first taste of Local Government
Young trainees from the Adelaide Hills, Fleurieu Peninsula and Kangaroo Island 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 -
$40,000 State Government grant creating five jobs on the Fleurieu Peninsula
South Australia’s only broccolini grower is expanding its facilities, increasing production and creating five new jobs with support from a $40,000 State Government grant.Read more about $40,000 State Government grant creating five jobs on the Fleurieu Peninsula -
Transition countdown to new BJD framework
A new national framework for the management of bovine Johne's disease (BJD) will be fully implemented on 30 June 2017 following a 12-month transition period.Read more about Transition countdown to new BJD framework -
Final week to apply for $10 000 hailstorm recovery grants
Primary producers affected by last year's Riverland freak hailstorm have less than a week to apply for a recovery assistance grant of up to $10 000.Read more about Final week to apply for $10 000 hailstorm recovery grants
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Events
- 3Jul
Managing your water asset
Navigating mature water markets and matching your water use profile with appropriate supplyRegistrations are now open for the following free workshop aimed at helping irrigators gain maximum... - 4Jul
Water Forum 2017
The Goyder Institute for Water Research will host its Water Forum on 4 and 5 July 2017.The event will showcase South Australia’s water expertise across a range of disciplines and secto...