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.
Rural Solutions SAnextAgriculture food and wine
Latest news
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Greater flexibility provided to Rock Lobster fishery
Outcomes from research carried out by the South Australian Research and Development Institute (SARDI), the research division of Primary Industries and Regions SA (PIRSA), has resulted in the outer region of the Northern Zone Rock Lobster Fishery bein…Read more about Greater flexibility provided to Rock Lobster fishery -
Australia's first fermentation festival held in Adelaide
The inaugural Ferment the Festival, kicks off today at Rundle Park showcasing some of the best fermented food and beverages made right here in South Australia.Read more about Australia's first fermentation festival held in Adelaide -
South Australia's crop estimate revised upwards
South Australia's 2017-18 estimated grain harvest has been revised upwards to 6.7 million tonnes, from an earlier prediction of 6.4 million tonnes, with an estimated farm gate value of $1.7 billion.Read more about South Australia's crop estimate revised upwards -
Ocean views from your desktop or device
South Australia's fishing, aquaculture and other marine industries now have access to high resolution real-time ocean forecasts of ocean currents with the development of eSA-Marine, a revolutionary mapping system.Read more about Ocean views from your desktop or device -
Offers go out for final round of River Murray irrigation grant program
Seventy-seven River Murray-based irrigation projects have been offered a share of $38 million in funding under the fourth and final round of the highly successful Irrigation Industry Improvement Program (3IP).Read more about Offers go out for final round of River Murray irrigation grant program -
Avoid spreading Caulerpa
Boat owners who sail in West Lakes, North Haven, Outer Harbor and the Port River-Barker Inlet system need to ensure their activities do not contribute to the spread of Caulerpa taxifolia (caulerpa).Read more about Avoid spreading Caulerpa -
Popup wine events in Adelaide’s laneways
Throughout the remainder of 2017, popup wine events will be held in Adelaide’s laneways, showcasing a variety of South Australia’s distinct wine regions.Read more about Popup wine events in Adelaide’s laneways -
Don't get the drift - think before you spray
Think about neighbours, particularly with vineyards, and don't underestimate the potential distance of impact before spraying weeds this spring, PIRSA is warning crop producers.Read more about Don't get the drift - think before you spray -
Crystal Brook saleyard opens for business
A new sheep saleyard facility will open for business in Crystal Brook today.Read more about Crystal Brook saleyard opens for business -
Government protects precious native vegetation in the Mid North
High value native vegetation in the western part of the Wirrabara forest are being safeguarded for future generations and incorporated into the greater South Australian parks system.Read more about Government protects precious native vegetation in the Mid North
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Events
- 19Oct
Ferment the Festival
Celebrating cheese, wine, kombucha, gin and even chocolate, Ferment the Festival is set to showcase a huge selection of fermented food and beverages this October.The four-day festival is set... - 24Oct
Sustainable Economic Growth for Regional Australia conference 2017
SEGRA 2017 - Disruption : a catalyst for changeThis year's conference will focus on what are the characteristics of the great adapters and changers and how this is manifested in political, b...