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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Food safety training to grow SA dairy culture
18 September
A new program will boost the dairy industry’s food safety culture and training options to ensure South Australian dairy processors remain at the forefront in best practice, thanks to $65,000 from the Marshall Liberal Government.Read more about Food safety training to grow SA dairy culture -
SA researchers create cutting edge pest technology
18 September
A new state-of-the-art weapon in the fight against agricultural pests and diseases developed by South Australian researchers has been launched.Read more about SA researchers create cutting edge pest technology -
New Biosecurity SA boss in position at PIRSA
17 September
The new Executive Director of Biosecurity SA in Primary Industries and Regions SA, Nathan Rhodes, has started in the job this week.Read more about New Biosecurity SA boss in position at PIRSA -
Experience added to Vinehealth Australia board
16 September
Five new board members have been appointed to the Vinehealth Australia Board to oversee the efforts in ensuring South Australian vineyards remain free of phylloxera and other diseases and pests.Read more about Experience added to Vinehealth Australia board -
Increased random roadblock program to combat interstate fruit fly threat
13 September
The Marshall Liberal Government will boost the number of random quarantine roadblocks in the 2019-20 season to further protect South Australia from the threat of fruit fly.Read more about Increased random roadblock program to combat interstate fruit fly threat -
New weather stations to protect Riverland food producers
13 September
State-of-the-art localised automatic weather stations, which will provide key data to help inform food producers’ decision making, will be installed throughout the Riverland and Mallee - two of South Australia’s key horticulture, grain, a…Read more about New weather stations to protect Riverland food producers -
Agriculture at heart of Riverland Field Days
11 September
Highlighting the importance of primary industries in South Australia will be a key focus of the Primary Industries and Regions South Australia tent at this year's Riverland Field Days.Read more about Agriculture at heart of Riverland Field Days -
Mid north sheep farmer named 2019 State Rural Ambassador
9 September
A young sheep and cropping farmer from Eudunda has been crowned South Australia’s 2019 State Rural Ambassador Award.Read more about Mid north sheep farmer named 2019 State Rural Ambassador -
Invasive Asian Paddle Crab found in SA waters
9 September
A male Asian Paddle Crab (Charybdis japonica), which is a threatening invasive species, has been found in South Australian waters by a commercial Blue Swimmer Crab fisher.Read more about Invasive Asian Paddle Crab found in SA waters -
Bee biosecurity aware
9 September
PIRSA Biosecurity SA is reminding beekeepers to be on the lookout for American Foulbrood (AFB) following a detection in hives in the Mount Barker area.Read more about Bee biosecurity aware
Tweets
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CAREER OPPORTUNITY: We’re on the lookout for a Program Leader, Entomology to head up the Entomology science program… https://t.co/cv8FRR3Chx
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Events
- 19Sep
Minnipa Agricultural Centre Annual Field Day 2019
Come & see what is happening at Minnipa!Check out Broad Acre crops, Field Trials and listen to expert speakers delivering the latest information on Agricultural Research Projects.For mor... - 22Sep
Wild dog workshops
Landholders who would like to learn more about wild dog behavior with practical sessions including control and monitoring techniques (trapping/cameras) are invited to attend wild dog trappin...
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