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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Five towns named finalists for Ag Town of the Year
23 August
Cleve, Kapunda, Langhorne Creek, Millicent and Renmark have today been announced as finalists for the inaugural South Australian Ag Town of the Year award.Read more about Five towns named finalists for Ag Town of the Year -
Optimistic early estimate for 2019-20 grain season
22 August
The first grain estimate for the 2019–20 season indicates South Australian production may eclipse the past two years with estimates at 7.95 million tonnes, the highest since 2016-17.Read more about Optimistic early estimate for 2019-20 grain season -
New advisory group to drive SA AgTech growth
22 August
Nine South Australian business, industry and academic leaders have been appointed to the new Minister’s AgTech Advisory Group to provide a co-ordinated and long-term approach to the development and uptake of technology in agriculture in South A…Read more about New advisory group to drive SA AgTech growth -
Lifting stifling GM moratorium gives farmers a choice
19 August
The Marshall Liberal Government has today announced farmers on mainland South Australia will be given the choice to plant Genetically Modified (GM) food crops next season.Read more about Lifting stifling GM moratorium gives farmers a choice -
Joint research partnership set to grow primary industries in South Australia
16 August
The Marshall Liberal Government and University of Adelaide have today officially launched a significant partnership to attract greater investment into South Australia and deliver greater economic benefits to the state’s primary industries secto…Read more about Joint research partnership set to grow primary industries in South Australia -
Poachers fined $4,500 for Southern Calamari bag limit offence
14 August
A man and a woman have been fined $4,500 for exceeding the bag limit of Southern Calamari on the Yorke Peninsula.Read more about Poachers fined $4,500 for Southern Calamari bag limit offence -
Twenty-two wineries named finalists in South Australian Best of Wine Tourism Awards
13 August
Twenty-two South Australian wineries across six wine regions have today been announced as finalists in the South Australian Best of Wine Tourism Awards hoping to be crowned at the Great Wine Capitals Best of Wine Tourism Awards next month.Read more about Twenty-two wineries named finalists in South Australian Best of Wine Tourism Awards -
Swift action required to fix decimated snapper stocks
8 August
The Marshall Liberal Government is seeking public input on scenarios to rebuild South Australia’s decimated snapper populations, including a proposal to close the entire state to snapper fishing until 2023.Read more about Swift action required to fix decimated snapper stocks -
Study finds demand for artisan meat processing on KI
6 August
A small-scale permanent meat processing facility on Kangaroo Island would be viable and has significant community support, according to an independent feasibility study released this week.Read more about Study finds demand for artisan meat processing on KI -
Help build your community through the Regional Growth Fund
6 August
It’s the last chance for regional communities to apply for the Marshall Liberal Government’s latest round of the Regional Growth Fund with applications closing on Friday.Read more about Help build your community through the Regional Growth Fund
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Events
- 26Aug
Growing SA 2019 Conference
Growing SA is the annual conference of South Australia’s grains and livestock industries.Growing SA 2019 will be held on Monday 26 - Tuesday 27 August 2019 at the Adelaide Hills Conven... - 30Aug
Royal Adelaide Show 30 August – 8 September 2019
Over ten days you can learn where your food and fibre comes from through a range of hands on experiences. Hear from industry experts across sectors such as dairy, grains, livestock, wine, se...
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