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.
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.
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.
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.
Weeds
We must reduce the impact of weeds to maintain the productivity of our primary industries, protect our natural environments, and sustain the health and wellbeing of our communities.
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.
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.
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.
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:
- leasing and licencing to regulate industries
- developing policy, legislation, and informative guides
- providing programs and funding opportunities for producers
- delivering scientific research and innovation that benefits industry.