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.
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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Fruit fly outbreak area declared in Ceduna
Primary Industries and Regions SA (PIRSA) has swung into action to respond to an outbreak of Mediterranean fruit fly (Med-fly) in Ceduna, which was declared following the detections of Med-fly larvae in fruit on two properties.Read more about Fruit fly outbreak area declared in Ceduna -
Farmers can apply now for wild dog support
Applications are now available from pastoralists looking for trapping services under the Marshall Government’s new $1.4 million program to fight the scourge of wild dogs.Read more about Farmers can apply now for wild dog support -
Wild dogs trapped under new strategy
The State Government has delivered on its election commitment to deliver two full time equivalent wild dog trappers to protect South Australia’s $4.7 billion livestock industry.Read more about Wild dogs trapped under new strategy -
Brooklyn Park fruit fly quarantine lifted after successful eradication
The Brooklyn Park fruit fly quarantine area will be lifted today following the successful eradication program for an outbreak of Queensland fruit fly in the area.Read more about Brooklyn Park fruit fly quarantine lifted after successful eradication -
Annual Rock Lobster closure to commence
Recreational fishers in South Australia are reminded that the annual state-wide closure for Rock Lobster fishing will begin at 6pm on Thursday 31 May.Read more about Annual Rock Lobster closure to commence -
Pipi seasonal closure begins 1 June
The annual state-wide closure for the taking of Pipi (Goolwa Cockles) in South Australian waters by recreational fishers comes into effect on Friday 1 June.Read more about Pipi seasonal closure begins 1 June -
National Volunteer Week 2018 - South Australia's fish stocks safe in the hands of volunteers
This National Volunteer Week, PIRSA is saying thank you to its 76 active Fishcare Volunteers and highlighting their valued role in protecting fish and marine stocks up and down the coast and at inland rivers and waterways throughout South Australia.…Read more about National Volunteer Week 2018 - South Australia's fish stocks safe in the hands of volunteers -
Kangaroo Island Figgery aims for world first
An ambitious plan to make Kangaroo Island the birthplace of fig vinegar and fig wine has received funding through the latest round of the Advanced Food Manufacturing Grants Program (AFM).Read more about Kangaroo Island Figgery aims for world first -
Making a case for South Australian raw milk cheese making
South Australian-made raw milk cheese could join the lucrative luxury food market overseas and in Australia through funding from the State Government’s Advanced Foods Manufacturing (AFM) Grants Program.Read more about Making a case for South Australian raw milk cheese making -
Nutritional rich functional foods becoming easier to swallow
A collaborative major research project to develop nutrient dense foods has received funding through the latest round of the Advanced Food Manufacturing Grants Program (AFM).Read more about Nutritional rich functional foods becoming easier to swallow
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Events
- 6Jul
Beer and BBQ Festival
The biggest ever showcase of South Australian, Australian and international beer and cider in the state with 50 exhibitors under the one roof. Together with some of South Australi... - 18Jul
Grassland Society of South Australia Annual Conference 2018
The Grassland Society of Southern Australia 2018 Conference will be held on Wednesday 18 and Thursday 19 July at Millicent, South Australia.The event consists of one and...