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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Nominations now open for new recreational fishing advisory council
17 December
Nominations are now open for the new Minister’s Recreational Fishing Advisory Council.Read more about Nominations now open for new recreational fishing advisory council -
Loxton Fruit Fly community meeting
14 December
Residents and producers within the 1.5km outbreak area will have an opportunity to receive the latest updates on the fruit fly eradication response around Loxton at a community meeting.Read more about Loxton Fruit Fly community meeting -
Safeguarding our future Snapper stocks
14 December
Changes to managing South Australia’s iconic snapper including spatial closures in both the Spencer Gulf and Gulf St Vincent have been agreed, following consultation with the commercial, charter and recreational fishing sectors.Read more about Safeguarding our future Snapper stocks -
Forest Industry Advisory Council announced
13 December
South Australia’s forest and forest products sector is set to benefit from a new Forest Industry Advisory Council that will help drive the industry forward.Read more about Forest Industry Advisory Council announced -
Riverland call to action on Fruit Fly
12 December
A call to action has been issued for the entire Riverland community to eradicate waste material that could be a host for fruit fly after an outbreak of Q-fly was detected in Loxton on Thursday.Read more about Riverland call to action on Fruit Fly -
Fruit Fly Outbreak declared in the Riverland
7 December
An outbreak of Queensland fruit fly (Q-fly) has been detected in Loxton following the discovery of seven male flies.Read more about Fruit Fly Outbreak declared in the Riverland -
Government delivers election commitment to recreational fishers
6 December
South Australian recreational fishers have the chance to get involved in the creation of the new Minister’s Recreational Fishing Advisory Council.Read more about Government delivers election commitment to recreational fishers -
Action on acid soils
3 December
Farmers in the Mid North and the upper Yorke Peninsula will benefit from a new project offering innovative and cost-effective solutions for managing and treating acid soils.Read more about Action on acid soils -
Be aware of theileriosis symptoms in your cattle
29 November
PIRSA is advising cattle producers to be alert to any signs of theileriosis, a tick-borne disease which may cause anaemia, weakness and death in animals under stress.Read more about Be aware of theileriosis symptoms in your cattle -
Grain harvest estimated at 4.9 million tonnes
29 November
South Australia's 2018–19 grain harvest has fallen to an estimated 4.9 million tonnes with harvest now underway – affirming the challenging seasonal conditions across the state during winter and spring.Read more about Grain harvest estimated at 4.9 million tonnes
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Events
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Community meeting – Riverland Fruit Fly outbreak
TOPIC:Community meeting – Riverland Fruit Fly outbreakWHERE: Loxton Research Centre – Bookpurnong Road, LoxtonWHERE: Wednesday, 19 December 6-7pmResidents and producers within th... - 15Mar
South East Field Days
Celebrating the diversity of the Limestone Coast, this popular two day event is held annually at Yakka Park in Lucindale, South Australia.Entertainment, fun and interest for the whole family...
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