Weeds
New buffel grass plan released by Minister Caica at Ceduna on 23 October 2012 (pdf 2.6 MB)
Pest Animals
Feral camel cull helps protect the Dog Fence
Sharp-eyed public helps to rid 'worst' pest threats
Are European Carp in Leigh Creek Basin?
Oriental Weatherloach (Misgurnus anguillicaudatus)
Noxious aquatic species in dams
Animal Health
Have Your say on proposed new standards for cattle & sheep welfare (Extended deadline, 4 August 2013)
Avian Influenza in Ducks - industry information
Hendra virus - vet information pack (August 2011)
Plant Health News
Beware random roadblocks and avoid the fine
Emergency Hotlines
PIRSA hotlines - report any suspected sightings of pests or disease.
Emergency management arrangements for primary producers
Primary Industries and Regions South Australia (PIRSA) has a diverse range of responsibilities including agriculture, horticulture, aquaculture, fisheries, and forestry policy. Consequently, PIRSA must be prepared to respond to any emergency that impacts on these areas.
Under current emergency management arrangements, PIRSA has both state and national obligations for responding to animal and plant disease emergencies that have been agreed with stakeholders.
National emergency management arrangements
National emergency management arrangements and information.State emergency management arrangements
State Emergency Management Plan
In accordance with the State plan, PIRSA will assist other agencies for fire, flood, earthquake and other emergencies which affect primary producers.
Other emergency management information
Emergency animal disease preparedness
Emergency plant pest preparedness
Bushfire information
Bushfire information for farming and livestock.
Heatwave information
Caring for livestock during a heatwave Heatwave information - State Emergency Service
Reporting a suspected animal or plant disease
Quick reporting is the key to preventing a major outbreak of a pest or disease that could seriously affect our animal and horticultural industries.
- Page URL: http://www.pir.sa.gov.au/biosecuritysa/emergencymanagement/emergency_management
- Page Last Modified: May 24, 2013