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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 primary industries and agribusiness generated revenue of $15.4 billion in 2020-21 with total direct employment in primary industries and associated processing at 74,000 (full-time equivalent). In the same period, these industries accounted for 47% of the state's merchandise exports.
Key topics
Major industries
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Aquaculture
We help grow South Australia's aquaculture industry while supporting aquatic animal health through surveillance, education and managing disease risks. -
Commercial fishing
Get information about rules and regulations, licenses and registration plus size limits and management of South Australian commercial fisheries and processors. -
Food and beverage
South Australia’s food and beverage industries are a vital part of the state’s economy and there are major opportunities for growth locally, nationally and overseas. -
Forestry
We work with businesses and the community to promote the future of the forestry and wood products industry in South Australia, whilst seeking new opportunities for development. -
Grains and crops
Grains produced in SA include wheat, barley, canola, lentils, oats, peas, beans, lupins and chickpeas. See how we support and assist this increasingly sustainable industry. -
Grape and wine
South Australia accounts for almost 80% of Australia’s premium wine production, produced from some of the oldest vines in the world. See how we support this globally renowned industry. -
Horticulture
South Australia is a major producer of premium horticulture, recognised for its excellence in environmentally clean, safe and advanced agricultural production. Learn more about this vital industry. -
Livestock, wool and dairy
Generating billions for the economy, we support the livestock industry with services, advice and undertaking research and development to help increase trade and investment.
Latest news
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Strengthening SA's biosecurity through additional investment for sheep and goat eID system
8 June
The Malinauskas Labor Government will deliver additional investment as part of the State Government's 2023–24 budget to support the implementation of the first stage of electronic identification (eID) for farmed sheep and goats, to protect Sout…Read more about Strengthening SA's biosecurity through additional investment for sheep and goat eID system -
Strengthening our cross-border communities
6 June
South Australia’s first Cross Border Commissioner Liz McKinnon has commenced in her role to enhance regional and economic development for communities straddling border regions of the state.Read more about Strengthening our cross-border communities -
Seeding almost complete for 2023–24 crop season
5 June
The 2023–24 crop growing season is well under way with the emergence of early sown crops already starting to occur in some areas.Read more about Seeding almost complete for 2023–24 crop season -
First round of successful Thriving Communities grant recipients announced
1 June
Five community projects across the southern Flinders Ranges and Limestone Coast are set to benefit from the State Government’s $600,000 Thriving Communities Program.Read more about First round of successful Thriving Communities grant recipients announced -
Still time to claim your fox bounty
31 May
Over 16,000 fox scalps have been claimed from South Australian farmers through the fox bounty program in an aim to help cull the pest and further support drought-affected famersRead more about Still time to claim your fox bounty -
SA Dog Fence gets flood repair boost as project reaches major milestone
31 May
Repairs to parts of the South Australian Dog Fence damaged during the 2022 Central and South Australian Floods will receive a $2.67 million funding boost through new disaster support, as the Dog Fence Rebuild project reaches the construction halfway…Read more about SA Dog Fence gets flood repair boost as project reaches major milestone -
Port Augusta's fruit fly facility to double in size
30 May
The $3 million expansion of the National Sterile Insect Technology (SIT) facility at Port Augusta is now under way, helping to drive down fruit fly numbers in South Australia.Read more about Port Augusta's fruit fly facility to double in size -
Riverland community unite to fight fruit fly
25 May
Riverland faces and voices are echoing messages about the urgent need to prevent and eradicate fruit fly as part of the State Government’s major awareness campaign: 'Don’t let fruit fly under the radar'.Read more about Riverland community unite to fight fruit fly -
Funding for forestry and wood product innovation
23 May
Australia's forest and wood products industries are set to benefit from more than $6 million of new research funded through the Mount Gambier Centre of the National Institute for Forest Products Innovation (NIFPI).Read more about Funding for forestry and wood product innovation -
Rock lobster offender banned
18 May
A 32-year-old Mount Gambier man has been fined and banned from fishing after attempting to sell recreationally caught Southern Rock Lobster on Facebook.Read more about Rock lobster offender banned
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Events
- 14Jun
2023 Barossa Pruning Expo & AgTech Field Day
Nuriootpa Research Centre579 Research Road, Nuriootpa SA 5355ProgramWorkshop 12– 5 pm, including lunchTrade show 8 am – 3.30 pmPellenc, Electrocoup, Felco, Klima, Ecotrellis, AMR... - 16Jun
Loxton AgTech Demonstration Farm Field Day
Loxton Research Centre, 1801 Bookpurnong Rd, Loxton SAProgramValue proposition and return on investment of AgTech solutionsWhat to consider when deciding to invest in AgTechOpportunity to en...
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