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
Primary Industries Future Forward Fund
The fund commits $8 million over 4 years to advance the prosperity, sustainability and resilience of primary producers.
Latest crop and pasture report
Above average rainfall has resulted in good crop development and yield potential across many regions.
South Australia Wine Industry Transition and Future Growth Package
The $109 million package supports industry transition, expands market demand, promotes regional investment and positions the state’s wine sector for sustainable long-term growth.
Plague Locust Chemical Rebate
Apply for reimbursement for using approved locust control products on your property.
Latest news
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Tourism and accommodation boost for Riverland and Murraylands
The Albanese and Malinauskas Governments are delivering more than $4.6 million to support tourism and accommodation along South Australia’s River Murray.
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Growing our River Murray communities
The Albanese and Malinauskas Governments are investing almost $1.5 million to support housing growth at Berri West and undertake critical infrastructure planning work in the Riverland and Wellington East.
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Regional health and retirement living boost in the Riverland
The Albanese and Malinauskas Governments are delivering a $3 million boost for regional health and retirement living in the Riverland, supporting expanded medical services in Renmark and a bigger retirement village in Loxton.
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A sustainable future for South Australia's River Murray communities
The Albanese and Malinauskas Governments are supporting River Murray growers and producers, helping deliver important projects that will see the region thrive into the future.
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Bird flu forum for pet owners as state response continues
South Australian pet owners are being offered the chance to hear directly from the experts leading the state’s H5 bird flu response at an online forum tonight.
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Pick and collect trial to strengthen Riverland fruit fly response
Riverland residents in high-risk fruit fly outbreak areas can help protect South Australia's $1.58 billion horticulture industry, as part of a new Pick & Collect trial program.
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Locust crackdown continues with aerial spraying in Mid North and Flinders Ranges
The Malinauskas Government has begun targeted aerial locust control operations in the Flinders Ranges and Mid North, as part of a comprehensive statewide plague locust response.
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Ex Urrbrae student finds her calling in PIRSA’s climate change team
For Summer James, who is now part of PIRSA’s Climate Change Team and attended the Urrbrae Ag Careers Expo as a student, it was “surreal” to have represented PIRSA for the first time at the event in 2026.
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H5 bird flu testing update 9 October
There are 2 new confirmed H5 bird flu events in South Australia since yesterday’s update.
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Hefty penalties landed for illegal abalone take
Three abalone traffickers have been convicted and ordered to pay more than $35,000 in penalties for possessing more than five times the daily allowable bag limit of abalone.
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