A bright field of golden wheat with long stalks and ripening heads stretches toward a hazy blue sky on a summer day.

Grains and crops

We work with businesses, grain traders and exporters, grain processors, and the community to grow South Australia's grain and crop production. This includes promoting whole-of-chain sustainability, and seeking opportunities for research, development, and investment.

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Horticulture and plants

We work with businesses and the community to promote the future of our environmentally clean, safe, and advanced agricultural production. This includes seeking new opportunities for developing our horticulture and agricultural industries in South Australia.

Bunches of purple wine grapes piled on each other.

Grape and wine

We work with businesses and the community to help secure South Australia's reputation as a producer of premium wine. This includes seeking opportunities for industry development and responding to the increasing global demand for wine in a modern marketplace.

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Forestry

We work with businesses and the community to promote the future of forestry and wood products in South Australia. This includes seeking opportunities for industry development, leading forestry research, and delivering environmental and economically sustainable practices.

A mass of Yellow Burr weeds in a field

Weeds and plant pests

Weeds, plant pests and diseases can have a devastating impact our primary industries and natural environment. Know what to look for, when to report, and how to manage them.

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Rural chemicals

Agricultural and veterinary chemicals enable the production of sustainable, high-quality crops and livestock. Our biosecurity division maintains the productivity of our primary industries, protects our natural environment, and sustains the health and wellbeing of our communities.

A close-up of ripe oranges on a tree.

Market access for plants and produce

Our plant health services reduce the risk of pests and diseases that threaten South Australian crops and our economy. Our biosecurity division maintains the productivity of our primary industries, protects our natural environments and sustains the health and wellbeing of our communities.

A plant shoots in recently sowed dirt

Horticulture food safety

Under the Food Act 2001, all producers have an obligation to ensure that food for sale is safe and suitable for human consumption, and to comply with the Food Standards Code where applicable.

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SA travel rules and quarantine

There are strict rules about bringing or posting fruit, vegetables and plant material into South Australia. If you're travelling or ordering online, know what you can and can't bring into SA.

Growing SA's primary industries

The Department of Primary Industries and Regions (PIRSA) partners with peak industry associations and stakeholders to advance the state's key economic sectors. We are responsible for: