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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Native budworm moth activity – Update to 30 June 2026
At this time of year, native budworm trap catches are best viewed as an early warning of moth movement rather than an immediate threat to crops.
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Recent rain has snails and slugs moving: What it means for your crop
After several relatively dry seasons, many growers have become adapted to seeing lower snail and slug activity
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Tiny pests, hidden damage: Mealybugs in cereal
Although mealybugs are not a common or widespread cereal pest in South Australia, we have received several reports of mealybug activity in cereal crops from the Eyre Peninsula, Mid North and Murray Mallee over recent weeks.
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Largest aerial survey of coastline in decades as SA records second bird flu case
The largest aerial survey undertaken in more than four decades of South Australia’s coastline, islands and reefs has found no evidence of widespread impacts from H5 bird flu on wildlife.
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King George Whiting closure lifted for recreational fishers
Recreational fishers will be able to catch King George Whiting in all South Australian waters these school holidays following changes to the species' spatial closure period.
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New information boards rolling out at SA boat ramps
Recreational boaters and fishers will soon notice a fresh look at selected South Australian boat ramps, with new information boards designed to make safety and environmental messaging clearer and easier to find.
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Avoid fruit fly fines during winter travel
The Department of Primary Industries and Regions (PIRSA) is reminding South Australians to check fruit fly movement restrictions before travelling during the winter school holidays, with fines increasing from 1 July 2026 as part of the annual CPI rev…
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Bird flu community forum at Goolwa
The SA Government is hosting an H5 bird flu community forum at Goolwa on Monday 6 July to provide Fleurieu communities with the latest information on preparedness and response efforts.
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More protection for Giant Australian Cuttlefish
Giant Australian Cuttlefish will be better protected with a temporary restriction on recreational activities at their Upper Spencer Gulf breeding site from 1 July.
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Canine crackdown on giant pine scale
Sniffer dogs are being deployed across the North Eastern suburbs as part of a comprehensive giant pine scale surveillance program.
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