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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Turning Australia’s food waste into profit
16 January
South Australia’s success in getting the proposed Fight Food Waste Cooperative Research Centre (CRC) funded was a much-welcomed outcome for former South Australian Research and Development Institute (SARDI) project director Dr Steven Lapidge.…Read more about Turning Australia’s food waste into profit -
Riverland wine preparing to join the China party
16 January
Chinese families could soon be toasting local celebrations with a glass of Riverland wine thanks to a wine-obsessed Adelaide scientist’s approach to product development.Read more about Riverland wine preparing to join the China party -
Caring for animals during heat
15 January
Animal owners are being reminded to take appropriate precautions to ensure they are properly cared for during the extreme temperatures forecast across the state this week.Read more about Caring for animals during heat -
First appointments to Minister's Recreational Fishing Advisory Council
4 January
The State Government is delivering on its election commitment to establish a Minister's Recreational Fishing Advisory Council with the appointment of four members representing recreational fishing organisations.Read more about First appointments to Minister's Recreational Fishing Advisory Council -
Consultation opens on the vision to create a Riverland Wine and Food Centre
4 January
A discussion paper for a Riverland Wine and Food Centre has been released today to seek the views of local industry and communities in shaping the concept.Read more about Consultation opens on the vision to create a Riverland Wine and Food Centre -
Zero tolerance against fruit fly at Yamba
4 January
The State Government has stepped up its fight against fruit fly with a zero tolerance approach to come into effect at the Yamba Quarantine Station from today.Read more about Zero tolerance against fruit fly at Yamba -
Prawn fishery co-management to continue following successful trial
2 January
The Spencer Gulf Prawn Fishery will continue to be managed by both the State Government and industry, following the completion of a successful first year trial of arrangements to allow industry to play a greater role in administering the fishery and…Read more about Prawn fishery co-management to continue following successful trial -
SARDI joins forces with Adelaide University to increase agricultural research capability
2 January
The State Government has signed a significant agreement with the University of Adelaide to deliver benefits in research, development and extension for primary industries in the state.Read more about SARDI joins forces with Adelaide University to increase agricultural research capability -
Border sting operation to stop fruit fly
28 December
More than 230 drivers entering South Australia through Bordertown last weekend received fines for illegally bringing fruit into the state in a random roadblock operation undertaken by South Australian biosecurity officers.Read more about Border sting operation to stop fruit fly -
Brush up on methods to catch and release a Cod
27 December
South Australia's Murray Cod fishery reopens on 1 January 2019, giving devoted fishers an opportunity to catch and release the sought-after river species.Read more about Brush up on methods to catch and release a Cod
Tweets
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Remember a zero tolerance approach is now in force at Yamba quarantine station & random roadblocks. Don’t risk a fi… https://t.co/ItidbW35nE
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Events
- 19Jan
Top Floor at the d’Arenberg Cube 2019
WINE, DJ, & NUGGETS FOR ALLIntroducing the First Edition of Top Floor.WHERE: the d'Arenberg Cube, 58 Osborn Rd, McLaren Vale SA 5171WHEN: SATURDAY 19 JANUARY, 6.45-10.30PM Hosted in the ... - 24Jan
Tunarama Festival 2019
Home of Port Lincoln’s World Famous Tuna TossThe Tunarama Festival is held annually in Port Lincoln, South Australia over the Australia Day long weekend every January. Now celebrating ...
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