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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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.
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Snapper catch limits will be increased in the South East Fishing Zone for recreational fishers from next week.
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More than $3.57 million worth of regional community projects will be brought to life thanks to the State Government’s Enabling Infrastructure Program.
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The iconic Cape Jaffa Lighthouse in Kingston SE is set to be repainted and refurbished through a project that will breathe new life into the much-loved community complex with support from the Malinauskas Government.
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A project to construct a new multi-purpose function centre for the Yorke Peninsula Field Days will receive a $400,000 boost from the Malinauskas Government’s Enabling Infrastructure Program.
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Farmers across South Australia are being assisted to manage drought on their properties through a highly successful grants program available through the Malinauskas Government’s $73 million Drought Support Package.
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The Malinauskas State Government is today outlining the details of its $2.5 million comprehensive mental health support strategy for South Australian communities impacted by the drought.
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Much-needed livestock pellets will be delivered to more than 80 farmers on the Eyre Peninsula thanks to the Malinauskas Government’s $73 million Drought Support Package and the Rapid Relief Team.
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More than 200 bales of hay will be delivered to drought-impacted farmers on Kangaroo Island this week in a hay drop, made possible through the Malinauskas Government’s $73 Drought Support Package.
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Premier Peter Malinauskas and Minister for Primary Industries and Regional Development Clare Scriven are today visiting farmland in the South East to hear directly from farmers impacted by the drought.
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The Malinauskas Government has secured the future of marine research in South Australia with $44 million committed in the 2025–26 State Budget for a new state-of-the-art coastal research vessel.
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