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
Latest crop and pasture report
Above average autumn and early winter rainfall is supporting excellent crop establishment and strong early growth.
H5 bird flu (avian influenza)
Report sick or dead birds or other animals 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.
Standards for bees and apiary commodities
New standards outline the conditions of entry for particular commodities.
Latest news
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Illegal fishing lands two fishers with $5,725 penalties
Fishers are being warned to follow South Australia’s fishing rules or face serious consequences, following a significant fishing offence involving Southern Calamari.
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H5 bird flu testing update 14 September
There are 5 new confirmed H5 bird flu events in South Australia since yesterday’s update.
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H5 bird flu testing update 13 September
There are 3 new confirmed H5 bird flu events in South Australia since yesterday’s update.
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H5 bird flu testing update 12 September
There is 1 new confirmed H5 bird flu event in South Australia since yesterday’s update.
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Prepare now for spring hatchings of plague locusts
The risk of plague locust activity has risen significantly across parts of South Australia following favourable seasonal conditions.
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H5 bird flu testing update 10 September
There are 3 new confirmed H5 bird flu event in South Australia since yesterday’s update.
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Visit PIRSA’s stall at Riverland Field Days
The Department of Primary Industries and Regions (PIRSA) will showcase its services, programs and initiatives at this year's Riverland Field Days, held at Field Day Drive, Barmera, on Friday 18 September and Saturday 19 September 2026.
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H5 bird flu testing update 9 September
There is 1 new confirmed H5 bird flu event in South Australia since yesterday’s update.
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2026 Rural Ambassador of the Year announced
Sarah Lavelle from Clare has been named the 2026 South Australian Rural Ambassador of the Year, receiving the accolade at the SA Country Shows Annual Awards Dinner last night.
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Sterile fruit fly releases ramp up as Riverland response shows progress
With wild fruit fly numbers remaining low across much of the region, the Department of Primary Industries and Regions (PIRSA) has resumed the ever-effective Sterile Insect Technique (SIT) program.
Events
