Supporting grain and crop industries
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.
Grain industry funds
South Australia’s grain industry has access to funding for projects, services, research and development, through contributing to 2 funds.
Crop and pasture reports
Our reports provide production estimates for each crop and district during the cropping season.
Genetically modified crops
Learn about genetically modified food crops in South Australia, including the related legislation and information for producers.
Industrial hemp regulation
Find out about growing industrial hemp in South Australia, including licence applications, research, and legislation.
Reducing smoke taint in grapes
Producers need to manage broadacre burning, including stubbles, to reduce the risk of smoke taint in grape harvests.
Grains Farm Biosecurity Program
The Australian Government is helping producers prepare for risks in the grains industry, at farm and industry levels.
About grains and crops
PIRSA regulates the state's grain and crop industries by ensuring that production systems are environmentally sustainable. We make sure that any changes to the scope of the grains sector are beneficial to rural and regional areas.
SA's grains are checked to satisfy specific market demands before they leave the state, keeping the industry value chain internationally competitive.
In 2022–23 our field crops industry generated $5.1 billion in farmgate revenue for South Australia – learn more in the grains toolkit.
Legislation
Industry partners
In addition to State and Australian Government agencies, we work with the following industry participants across the supply-chain:
- Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO)
- Primary Producers SA
- Grain Producers SA
- Grains Research and Development Corporation
- Grain Industry Association of South Australia
- Go Grains
- Grains Australia
- Australian Export Grain Innovation Centre (AEGIC)
- Grain Trade Australia (GTA)
- Grain Growers Ltd.
These organisations promote the health benefits of grain products, offering industry resources and linking growers to food manufacturers.
Crop sciences
Our scientific developments have delivered adaptable crop varieties and helped to minimise crop disease and pest risks.
Seed services
We offer seed testing, certification, quality assurance, crop inspections, testing and training.
Crop diagnostics
SARDI delivers services including horticulture pathology, nematode screening, and seed and crop testing.
Rural chemical use
See our best-practice guidelines to safely use rural chemicals and minimise the impact of residue on animal and plant products.
A range of services and assistance are available to support primary producers in challenging times.
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