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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Free workshop to assist South East grain growers in market decisions
South East grain growers are invited to a free grain marketing workshop to help them identify strategies to maximise returns from this year’s harvest.Read more about Free workshop to assist South East grain growers in market decisions -
$300,000 grant for new grain facility in Dublin
A new grain packing, cleaning and storage facility at Dublin in the state's Barossa, Light and Lower North region will create significant export opportunities for local growers.Read more about $300,000 grant for new grain facility in Dublin -
Warning for Linke's Central Meat Store Metwurst and Pepperoni
Following food safety checks by the Department of Primary Industries and Regions South Australia (PIRSA), a number of mettwursts and pepperoni from Linke's Central Meat Store have been recalled and SA Health is advising people not to consume them.…Read more about Warning for Linke's Central Meat Store Metwurst and Pepperoni -
Animal health threats loom large with changing weather
Biosecurity SA is urging livestock producers to build their defences against a range of animal health risks this spring.Read more about Animal health threats loom large with changing weather -
SA's Best of Wine Tourism award winners announced
Seven South Australian businesses from four different wine regions have been named winners of the Best of Wine Tourism awards as part of Adelaide’s membership to the Great Wine Capitals Global Network.Read more about SA's Best of Wine Tourism award winners announced -
Shandong training delegation learning about SA's biosecurity practices
A group of 14 staff from Shandong Department of Agriculture are visiting South Australia to learn about the state’s world class phytosanitary (plant health) and biosecurity practices.Read more about Shandong training delegation learning about SA's biosecurity practices -
Southern Zone rock lobster season opens 1 October
Recreational fishers are being reminded to ensure their 2016-17 pot registrations are up to date, with recreational rock lobster fishing activity set to recommence in the Southern Zone from 6 am on Saturday 1 October.Read more about Southern Zone rock lobster season opens 1 October -
South Australia’s grain crop – above average for the 8th time
South Australia is heading towards an eighth consecutive above average crop with the 2016–17 estimate at 8.9 million tonnes - worth an estimated $1.8 billion at the farm gate.Read more about South Australia’s grain crop – above average for the 8th time -
Investment in River Murray communities’ long-term future
The Australian and South Australian governments have today announced funding for three new innovative jobs projects designed to diversify productivity and create new opportunities in the River Murray region.Read more about Investment in River Murray communities’ long-term future -
Farmers one step closer to cultivating poppies
Farmers in South Australia will soon be able to apply to become a registered poppy producer with State Government regulations coming into effect today (Friday, September 16).Read more about Farmers one step closer to cultivating poppies
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Events
- 29Sep
Ceduna Oysterfest
Australia’s largest oyster festival, held in the Eyre Peninsula.Event information - 29Sep
Kangaroo Island Field Day
The Kangaroo Island Field Day will be held on 29 September at the Kingscote Oval (Solidiers’ Memorial Park). Entrance to the venue is via the main gates on Centenary Avenue or the rear...
Alerts
- 1 Jun
Detection of Russian wheat aphid
The State Government is responding to detections of the exotic pest - Russian wheat aphid - which has been found in cereal crops in the State's mid-north.The initial detection was on a site ... - 3 May
Metropolitan Adelaide fruit fly outbreaks
An outbreak of Mediterranean Fruit Fly (MFF) has been declared in Colonel Light Gardens following the detection of fruit fly larvae on 3 May 2016.A 1.5 kilometre quarantine area has been est...
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FAQs
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What is New Horizons?
New Horizons is a PIRSA initiative to significantly improve broadacre crop and livestock pasture productivity on South Australia’s poorly performing soils.
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What is SARMS?
SARMS, which stands for the South Australian River Murray Sustainability Program, is a $265 million program funded by the Australian Government and delivered by PIRSA through Rural Solutions SA.
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Why is the Charter for Stronger Regional Policy important?
Through the Charter for Stronger Regional Policy, PIRSA is supporting the Minister for Regional Development, the Hon. Geoff Brock MP, to deliver improved economic and social outcomes for regional South Australia.
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Why is the Premium Food and Wine Produced in our Clean Environment and Exported to the World economic priority important?
The rapidly increasing global demand for high quality food and wine, combined with South Australia’s strong reputation for food safety, biosecurity and product integrity, creates significant opportunities for the state.
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