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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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 -
Review to guide growth on South Australias pastoral lands
1 August
The Marshall Liberal Government has today officially launched a review of South Australia's Pastoral Act seeking feedback on how we can create greater productivity from the 410,000 square kilometres of pastoral rangelands.Read more about Review to guide growth on South Australias pastoral lands -
Reins to be handed over for livestock industry funds
1 August
Creating more opportunities for co-investment and building greater accountability are just two key drivers behind the transition to a new model for delivery of the sheep and cattle industry funds.Read more about Reins to be handed over for livestock industry funds -
Calicivirus release to have feral rabbits on the hop
1 August
Pest rabbits causing $30 million in damage annually to South Australian agricultural production will be targeted as part of an upcoming release of the calicivirus RHDV1 K5.Read more about Calicivirus release to have feral rabbits on the hop -
Motorists' $300,000 school holiday sting
31 July
The Marshall Liberal Government’s zero tolerance approach at the Yamba Quarantine Station has netted 831 fines totalling $311,625 during the South Australian and Victorian school holidays.Read more about Motorists' $300,000 school holiday sting -
SA to reel in growth through new seafood industry forum
29 July
A united seafood sector working towards the common goal of industry growth will be the focus of a new Seafood Advisory ForumRead more about SA to reel in growth through new seafood industry forum
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Events
- 10Aug
National Science Week 2019
National Science Week is Australia’s annual celebration of science and technology. Running each year in August, it features more than 1000 events around Australia, including those deli... - 20Aug
Wheat Breeding Assembly 2019
This wheat breeding forum focuses on the science, practice and impact of wheat variety development for Australia.Location: Adelaide Oval in the cityMore information...
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