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.
What's happening
Vote for the 2026 Ag Town of Year
Public voting is now open to determine the finalists from the 91 towns nominated!
New fishing limits and closures
New fishing limits apply for recreational and charter boat fishing from 1 May 2026.
SA Drought Loan Scheme
Low interest loans for drought-affected grain and livestock farmers – apply now.
Latest news
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Positive grain forecast despite global pressures
Grain production across the state is on track to exceed last year’s harvest, as industry looks to take advantage of decent early rainfall and substantially improved seeding conditions.
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Adelaide named host city for Asia Pacific's leading agrifood tech conference
South Australia is set to take centre stage in the future of food supply chain innovation and technology, as Adelaide is announced as the host city for AgriFutures Evoke Ag. 2027.
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Royal reminder for the King’s birthday long weekend
The Department of Primary Industries and Regions (PIRSA) is reminding travellers to know the fruit fly quarantine rules before heading away for the upcoming King’s Birthday long weekend, particularly when travelling through the Riverland.
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Citrus season launches in South Australia
The ‘zest’-ive season has arrived for SA-grown oranges, lemons and other citrus fruits, as citrus season gets underway across the state.
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Raise a glass for SA wine tourism excellence
South Australia’s wine tourism operators and wine producers will vie for the chance to gain global recognition as nominations open for the 2027 Best Of Wine Tourism Awards.
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Watchlist: Black keeled slug, Russian wheat aphid (RWA) and redlegged earth mite (RLEM)
Recent rainfall and forecast cooler temperatures may trigger increased activity by these pests in coming weeks.
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Rutherglen bug
Be alert for Rutherglen bugs which can damage crops at different growth stages.
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Green peach aphids detected
Green peach aphids have been reported from the Mid North through to the South East regions of South Australia.
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Australian plague locust update
While the current situation remains well below the major outbreak levels in 2010, monitoring should continue throughout winter and spring.
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One of worst Blue Swimmer Crab breaches this year at Thompson Beach results in $6,550 in fines
Less than two weeks after the State Government re-instated bag limits for Blue Swimmer Crabs in Gulf St Vincent/Kangaroo Island from 10 to 20 crabs per person, Fisheries Officers have detected what they describe as one of the worst breaches seen this…
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