About PIRSA
The Department of Primary Industries and Regions (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 2018–19, they generated about $15.2 billion in revenue and accounted for 47% of the state's merchandise exports.
Latest news
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On the lookout for sap-sucking pest
8 December
Experts are being deployed in Adelaide’s north to look for a sap-sucking insect that can kill pine trees.Read more about On the lookout for sap-sucking pest -
Thermal imaging puts heat on feral deer
2 December
New state-of-the-art thermal camera technology is helping to reduce the damage feral deer cause to Australia’s agricultural businesses and environment.Read more about Thermal imaging puts heat on feral deer -
Pest species of crab found in SA waters
1 December
An Asian Paddle Crab, a pest species that would pose a risk to our Blue Swimmer Crabs if established, has been found in South Australian waters – the fourth detection since 2019.Read more about Pest species of crab found in SA waters -
Disaster assistance for SA producers after damaging storms
26 November
Disaster recovery grants of up to $10,000 will be available to South Australian primary producers affected by severe spring storms which have recently hit the state.Read more about Disaster assistance for SA producers after damaging storms -
Northern Adelaide Plains mentor helping hail hit farmers
26 November
A new Family and Business (FaB) mentor has been appointed in the Northern Adelaide Plains to work directly with farmers impacted by the recent devastating hailstorms as part of a Marshall Liberal Government multi-million-dollar boost to the program.…Read more about Northern Adelaide Plains mentor helping hail hit farmers -
Supporting the ultimate renewable – forestry
24 November
The Marshall Liberal Government is investing more than $50 million as part of our commitment to support our forestry and wood products industries, including upgrading regional roads in forestry regions and investing in enhanced forestry processing ca…Read more about Supporting the ultimate renewable – forestry -
Looking to grow farm forestry in SA
24 November
Growing trees on working farms to help grow South Australia’s commercial forestry resources is part of a program being looked at by the Marshall Liberal Government and the Morrison Coalition Government.Read more about Looking to grow farm forestry in SA -
Kimba crowned 2021 Ag Town of the Year
20 November
Eyre Peninsula farming town, Kimba, has been named South Australia’s 2021 Ag Town of the Year at last night’s Regional Showcase at the Adelaide Hills Convention Centre on National Ag Day.Read more about Kimba crowned 2021 Ag Town of the Year -
$3.8 million to boost bushfire recovery and stimulate ag industry in South Australia
19 November
Another $3.8 million will be spent by the Australian and South Australian Governments on a package of agricultural remediation projects that will boost local economies and support ongoing recovery in communities heavily impacted by the 2019-20 bushfi…Read more about $3.8 million to boost bushfire recovery and stimulate ag industry in South Australia -
New biosecurity officer to support pig industry supply chain
18 November
Improving biosecurity practices and preparing for the potential incursion of an emergency animal disease is the focus of a new biosecurity officer role, supported by the South Australian pork industry.Read more about New biosecurity officer to support pig industry supply chain
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Events
- 10Dec
Masterclass: controlling foxes, rabbits, deer and weeds – Barossa
Learn the best ways to control pest animals and weeds.Some of the areas that will be covered include:Rabbit warren destruction and fumigationRabbit Calicivirus usePoison storage, signage, sa... - 2Feb
Struan and Kybybolite Best Practice Demonstration Farm Field Day
Find out about the benefits AgTech is providing on farm, as demonstrated at Struan and KybyboliteJoin local producers and industry experts for a day exploring AgTech demonstrations and learn...
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