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
Vote for the 2026 Ag Town of Year
Public voting is now open to determine the finalists from the 91 towns nominated!
New fishing limits and closures
New fishing limits apply for recreational and charter boat fishing from 1 May 2026.
SA Drought Loan Scheme
Low interest loans for drought-affected grain and livestock farmers – apply now.
Latest news
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Primary Industries Future Forward Fund
The Primary Industries Future Forward Fund will support research and innovation that benefits our state’s grain growers, seafood producers, livestock and dairy farmers, wine producers, horticulturalists and timber industries.
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Royal reminder for the King’s birthday long weekend
The Department of Primary Industries and Regions (PIRSA) is reminding travellers to know the fruit fly quarantine rules before heading away for the upcoming King’s Birthday long weekend, particularly when travelling through the Riverland.
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Raise a glass for SA wine tourism excellence
South Australia’s wine tourism operators and wine producers will vie for the chance to gain global recognition as nominations open for the 2027 Best Of Wine Tourism Awards.
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One of worst Blue Swimmer Crab breaches this year at Thompson Beach results in $6,550 in fines
Less than two weeks after the State Government re-instated bag limits for Blue Swimmer Crabs in Gulf St Vincent/Kangaroo Island from 10 to 20 crabs per person, Fisheries Officers have detected what they describe as one of the worst breaches seen this…
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Fish-friendly architecture in the Gulf
The next stage of algal bloom recovery operations kicks off this month when two new artificial reefs are established in Gulf St Vincent.
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Greater access leads to greater results
The Department of Primary Industries and Regions (PIRSA) is continuing to see lower numbers of Queensland fruit fly detections in the Riverland, with no detections recorded in 24 of the 58 outbreak areas over the past 12 weeks.
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Clare Scriven re-elected as Legislative Council result finalised
The Electoral Commission of South Australia formally declared the final election result of the Legislative Council at a ceremony in Adelaide today, confirming the re-election of Labor MLC Clare Scriven.
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Remain vigilant during seasonal change
The Department of Primary Industries and Regions (PIRSA) is continuing to see lower numbers of Queensland fruit fly detections in the Riverland, with no detections recorded in 25 of the 58 outbreak areas over the past 12 weeks.
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Algal bloom testing results continue positive trend
In response to months of improved beach conditions and latest monitoring trends, the State Government is now in a position to adjust some of its Algal Bloom Summer Plan response measures.
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Goolwa Beach pipis to be collected for bait only
Recreational fishers are advised that self-collected pipis from Goolwa Beach (between Middle Point and the Murray Mouth) are to be used for bait only due to the detection of brevetoxins.
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