Emergencies and recovery
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Bushfires
Get information on current bushfire events, how to prepare for bushfires plus immediate and long term recovery support.
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COVID-19
Get industry updates from PIRSA and information about animals, pets and COVID-19.
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Drought
Support and information to assist primary producers living with drought.
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Fruit fly
Fruit fly restrictions in South Australia have eased, except in Riverland outbreak areas. Get the latest on fruit fly in SA.
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Japanese encephalitis
Japanese encephalitis, a mosquito borne virus, has been detected in South Australian piggeries. Keep up to date with what you need to know.
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Storms & floods
Get information on current storms and floods, taking care of livestock, plus managing soil, land and crop care after emergency events.
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About emergencies and recovery
The Department of Primary Industries and Regions (PIRSA) responds to a range of emergency events that affect primary producers working in all sectors, including:
- agriculture
- livestock
- horticulture
- aquaculture
- fisheries
- forestry.
We act as both a lead and support agency, depending on the type and severity of emergencies, that affect primary production and regions across South Australia.