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
Report sick or dead birds or other animals
SA has recorded its first case of H5 bird flu on the Fleurieu Peninsula. Report suspected signs of disease to the Emergency Animal Disease Hotline.
Report locust activity
Australian plague locust activity has increased across parts of South Australia, particularly in the eastern Mallee and northern pastoral regions.
New standards for bees and apiary commodities
New standards outline the conditions of entry for particular commodities.
Latest news
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Confirmed positive bird flu case and further suspected detections
A giant petrel at Port Lincoln has returned a positive result for H5 bird flu following testing at the Australian Centre for Disease Preparedness (ACDP).
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Additional suspected H5 bird flu cases in SA
South Australia has a further 11 suspected H5 bird flu cases, all in wild seabirds, following testing of samples in Adelaide.
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AI camera to boost bushfire detection at Mount Crawford
A new high-tech fire detection system will be installed to help protect the landscape and communities of the southern Barossa and northern Adelaide Hills.
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Bird flu detections confirmed in wild seabirds
The Australian Centre for Disease Preparedness (ACDP) has confirmed positive detections of H5 bird flu in seven Australian seabirds found on the Limestone Coast.
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Suspected bird flu cases detected
Additional suspected cases of H5 bird flu have been detected in Australian seabirds along the Limestone Coast.
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Peer-reviewed investigation identifies potential causes of harmful algal bloom
The South Australian Research and Development Institute (SARDI) has released the findings of the most comprehensive investigation to date into the state’s unprecedented harmful algal bloom.
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Plague locust outlook: what to expect this spring
With a moderate to high risk of regional infestations of Australian plague locusts developing this spring, now is the time for monitoring and preparing.
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Eagle-eyed birders flock to help South Australia’s bird flu response
South Australia’s nation-leading training program empowering birders to contribute to the bird flu response is underway with strong uptake from the local birding community.
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Hoverflies lending a hand in canola
Hoverflies have been observed in canola crops, indicating that natural enemies to crop pests are already active this winter.
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