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.
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Drought support
$73 million funding to help farmers
Travelling to SA
Heading to SA or the Riverland? Understand what you can bring with you.
Contact a FaB mentor
Need to chat? Our Family and Business Mentor service provides free assistance to primary producers.
Carbon farming
The Growing Carbon Farming Demonstration Pilot supported carbon farming projects which show carbon abatement activities alongside measurable environmental and socio-economic benefits best suited to South Australia.
Latest news
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$12.7 million for South Australia’s River Murray communities
Round 1 of South Australia’s Sustainable Communities Program has delivered $12.7 million for a suite of projects that will drive economic diversification, innovation and growth, enhance liveability, and support sustainable communities along South Aus…
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Fishers reminded of ongoing fishing closures as algal bloom recovery measures remain in place
Recreational fishers are being reminded that total fishing closures remain in place for some species and areas across South Australia, including Southern Calamari (squid) in both gulfs and Garfish in Gulf St Vincent/Kangaroo Island Fishing Zone.
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H5 bird flu testing update 15 October
There is 1 new confirmed H5 bird flu event in South Australia since yesterday’s update.
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Major project milestone for new RFDS rural health and education centre
The Royal Flying Doctor Service SA/NT’s (RFDS) new $21 million rural health and education centre has finished construction, bringing the state’s Far North one step closer to increased access to primary health care.
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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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