Key Topics
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.
Latest news
-
Women connected by agriculture in focus
27 February
Empowering and inspiring women connected through agriculture was the idea behind the Thriving Women 2020 Conference, which saw approximately 200 delegates from across the state unite in the Adelaide Hills earlier this week.Read more about Women connected by agriculture in focus -
Weeding out the threat of invasive buffel grass
27 February
A new strategic plan aims to tackle the threat of buffel grass in arid zones to protect the environmental landscape in South Australia.Read more about Weeding out the threat of invasive buffel grass -
AdvanceAg to return bigger and better in 2021
26 February
AdvanceAg will return in 2021 following the success of the Marshall Liberal Government's inaugural AgTech showcase at the Adelaide Showgrounds on Monday, with more than 300 people in attendance.Read more about AdvanceAg to return bigger and better in 2021 -
$50,000 for local grain classification workshops
25 February
A series of regional workshops will deliver focused grain classification information for South Australian grain growers in 2020.Read more about $50,000 for local grain classification workshops -
New Barossa water pipeline could see jobs flow
25 February
A State Government proposal to shore up water supply to the Barossa will support sustainable agricultural production across the region.Read more about New Barossa water pipeline could see jobs flow -
Abalone poacher snags jail, fine and fishing ban
25 February
A Port Pirie man has been jailed for 12 months, banned from abalone fishing for five years, and fined $7000 for trafficking abalone and assaulting a Fisheries Officer.Read more about Abalone poacher snags jail, fine and fishing ban -
SA agriculture sets new record despite challenging conditions
24 February
South Australia's primary industries and agribusiness sector has reached record levels, generating $15.2 billion revenue in 2018-19 – an increase of two per cent on the previous year despite drought.Read more about SA agriculture sets new record despite challenging conditions -
Don't drift into bad neighbour territory – think before you spray
20 February
With recent significant rainfall to most cropping areas in the State speeding up summer spraying, PIRSA Biosecurity SA is urging growers to consider potential distance of impact before commencing their spraying.Read more about Don't drift into bad neighbour territory – think before you spray -
Fodder support to bushfire-affected producers continues
19 February
A joint State Government and Livestock SA program to provide fodder support to bushfire-affected livestock producers around the state will continue with extra funding.Read more about Fodder support to bushfire-affected producers continues -
$4.2 million program developing better Lucerne for livestock
17 February
South Australia’s livestock producers will benefit from new breeds of lucerne being developed through a $4.2 million partnership between the Marshall Liberal Government and Barenbrug Australia.Read more about $4.2 million program developing better Lucerne for livestock
Tweets
-
PIRSA
MEDIA RELEASE: Empowering and inspiring women connected through agriculture was the idea behind the Thriving Women… https://t.co/150J0q6e4Q
17 hours ago -
PIRSA
MEDIA RELEASE: A new strategic plan aims to tackle the threat of buffel grass in arid zones to protect the environm… https://t.co/V5KrvlkJL3
22 hours ago
Events
- 2Mar
Growers as Innovators workshop - Minnipa
Are you a producer or agrifood tech innovator keen to progress an idea but aren’t sure if it’s worth pursuing or how to get started? Do you have a problem or challenge and would ... - 5Mar
Growers as Innovators workshop - Cleve
Are you a producer or agrifood tech innovator keen to progress an idea but aren’t sure if it’s worth pursuing or how to get started? Do you have a problem or challenge and would ...
Alerts
- There are currently no alerts