A sustainable and prosperous South Australia
Department of Primary Industries and Regions (PIRSA) is a key economic development agency in the Government of South Australia.
SA’s regions are an economic powerhouse that drives prosperity for all South Australians. Our focus is on expanding the key regional industries by creating jobs and boosting our economy through strong regional production and vibrant regional communities.
Our state is protected by legislation supporting primary production and clean environment, including well established natural resource management, biosecurity and comprehensive food safety and quality assurance standards.
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What's happening
Drought support
$73 million funding to help farmers
Travelling to SA
Heading to SA or the Riverland? Understand what you can bring with you.
Contact a FaB mentor
Need to chat? Our Family and Business Mentor service provides free assistance to primary producers.
Carbon farming
The Growing Carbon Farming Demonstration Pilot supported carbon farming projects which show carbon abatement activities alongside measurable environmental and socio-economic benefits best suited to South Australia.
Latest news
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South Australia now tomato virus free
South Australia is now free of tomato brown rugose fruit virus (ToBRFV), paving the way for impacted growers to return to full trade right across the eastern seaboard.
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Algal bloom hotline keeps community informed
A new algal bloom phone hotline will launch tomorrow (Friday October 3), providing further access to accurate, timely and consistent information about the algal bloom affecting parts of South Australia.
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Ceduna on track to be fruit fly free
Ceduna is on track on to be declared free of Mediterranean fruit fly as the final stage of the eradication program gets underway.
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Parasitoid fly 'Sarcophaga villeneuveana': A natural enemy of pest conical snails
As spring is here, we're already seeing more activity from parasitoids and predators, including the parasitoid fly (Sarcophaga villeneuveana), a biological control agent targeting pest snails.
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On the radar: Native budworms on the move and damage in cereals
Over the last 2 weeks, we've had reports of native budworm (Helicoverpa punctigera) feeding on cereal heads across the Eyre Peninsula and Mid North.
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Protect the Riverland and your wallet these school holidays
With school holidays fast approaching, the Department of Primary Industries and Regions SA (PIRSA) is reminding all holidaymakers to help protect the Riverland’s horticulture industry by not bringing restricted produce into the region or risk a $420…
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Easy to access rabbit control measures in South Australia’s Southeast, easing burden for farmers
The Department of Primary Industries and Regions (PIRSA) and the Limestone Coast Landscape Board are assisting farmers with rabbit control in the state’s southeast, through the State Government’s $73 million Drought Support Package.
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Hands-on November disease workshop for producers coming soon
Livestock SA, in partnership with PIRSA, invites producers to a practical half-day workshop at the Carrieton Rodeo Club to help cattle producers better understand and respond to November Disease, as well as discuss broader livestock health issues in…
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Think before you spray to reduce drift risk
The Department of Primary Industries and Regions (PIRSA) is urging South Australian grain producers to be vigilant and exercise caution when applying agrichemicals this spring.
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Kangaroo Island shellfish harvesting area back open for business
The American River shellfish harvesting area on Kangaroo Island has reopened following the lifting of a closure, which had been in place due to the detection of brevetoxins.
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