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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Recreational Fishers ‘front and centre’ in new advisory council
Recreational fishers have until the end of the week to provide feedback on the structure and function of the proposed Minister’s Recreational Fishing Advisory Council.Read more about Recreational Fishers ‘front and centre’ in new advisory council -
State Government launches summer fruit fly assault
The State Government will operate additional random roadblocks into the Riverland and appoint a dedicated coordinator as part of a suite of measures to ramp up protection against fruit fly for the coming summer.Read more about State Government launches summer fruit fly assault -
PIRSA at the 2018 Riverland Field Days
Primary Industries and Regions SA (PIRSA) looks forward to welcoming the Riverland community, industry partners and stakeholders to our site at the 2018 Riverland Field Days in Barmera.Read more about PIRSA at the 2018 Riverland Field Days -
Blueprint aims to beef up industry by $200 million
A blueprint to guide the growth and development of the South Australian beef industry by more than $200 million per year has been launched this morning at the Growing SA annual conference at Hahndorf.Read more about Blueprint aims to beef up industry by $200 million -
Globally recognised agriculture policy analyst to lead independent review of GM Moratorium
Experienced economist and agriculture policy analyst Emeritus Professor Kym Anderson AC has been appointed to undertake an independent review of the genetically modified food crops moratorium in South Australia.Read more about Globally recognised agriculture policy analyst to lead independent review of GM Moratorium -
$3.7 million boost to livestock industry
South Australia’s livestock industry is set to benefit from an injection of $3.7 million of industry funds to strengthen market access, enhance animal health and assist disease surveillance and traceability.Read more about $3.7 million boost to livestock industry -
Keep watch for the distinctive red-whiskered bulbul
If you notice a bird with red whisker patches, a distinctive black crest and a loud chattering call, it could be a red-whiskered bulbul – a serious pest bird that can threaten South Australia’s plants and native birds and must be reported…Read more about Keep watch for the distinctive red-whiskered bulbul -
Sheep Technology & Innovation Day 2018
Sheep and wool producers are invited to attend the Sheep Technology & Innovation Day in Hawker this September where the latest innovations and advice helping shape South Australia’s sheep and wool industry will be on show.Read more about Sheep Technology & Innovation Day 2018 -
Fruit fly defences bolstered as quarantine station opens
A key quarantine station protecting South Australia from interstate pest pressure including fruit fly has opened in the mid north.Read more about Fruit fly defences bolstered as quarantine station opens -
Protect South Australia's pork industry from African swine fever
South Australians are being urged to practice good biosecurity measures to protect the state's valuable pork industry from the threat of African swine fever.Read more about Protect South Australia's pork industry from African swine fever
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Events
- 3Sep
AgriFutures Rural Women’s Award
The AgriFutures Rural Women’s Award acknowledges and supports the essential role women play in rural businesses, industries and communities.We want to hear from you if you want to crea... - 21Sep
Riverland Field Days
The Riverland Field Days are a very popular 2 day annual event that attracts thousands of people from throughout South Australia and beyond.The field days include the latest in agricultural ...
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