A sustainable and prosperous South Australia
Department of Primary Industries and Regions (PIRSA) is a key economic development agency in the Government of South Australia.
SA’s regions are an economic powerhouse that drives prosperity for all South Australians. Our focus is on expanding the key regional industries by creating jobs and boosting our economy through strong regional production and vibrant regional communities.
Our state is protected by legislation supporting primary production and clean environment, including well established natural resource management, biosecurity and comprehensive food safety and quality assurance standards.
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What's happening
Varroa mite
Beekeepers should monitor their hives following a recent detection in the Riverland.
Drought Support Package
Find support programs available from the Government of South Australia for drought-affected farmers.
Algal bloom
A naturally occurring algal bloom is affecting some coastal areas in South Australia.
Latest news
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Access is key to reducing Riverland fruit fly detections
The Department of Primary Industries and Regions (PIRSA) says that access to a small number of Riverland properties in detection hotspots could be the key to reducing fruit fly populations and protecting the region’s horticulture industry.
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Protecting Kangaroo Island’s world-renowned Ligurian bees
Biosecurity measures have been bolstered to protect Kangaroo Island’s world-famous Ligurian bee population from the parasitic pest varroa mite.
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South Australia now tomato virus free
South Australia is now free of tomato brown rugose fruit virus (ToBRFV), paving the way for impacted growers to return to full trade right across the eastern seaboard.
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Algal bloom hotline keeps community informed
A new algal bloom phone hotline will launch tomorrow (Friday October 3), providing further access to accurate, timely and consistent information about the algal bloom affecting parts of South Australia.
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Camps and excursions support drought-impacted students
North of Adelaide and on the outskirts of the Barossa Valley, the famous old mining town Kapunda has felt the significant trickling impact of drought on its schooling community.
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Ceduna on track to be fruit fly free
Ceduna is on track on to be declared free of Mediterranean fruit fly as the final stage of the eradication program gets underway.
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Parasitoid fly 'Sarcophaga villeneuveana': A natural enemy of pest conical snails
As spring is here, we're already seeing more activity from parasitoids and predators, including the parasitoid fly (Sarcophaga villeneuveana), a biological control agent targeting pest snails.
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On the radar: Native budworms on the move and damage in cereals
Over the last 2 weeks, we've had reports of native budworm (Helicoverpa punctigera) feeding on cereal heads across the Eyre Peninsula and Mid North.
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Protect the Riverland and your wallet these school holidays
With school holidays fast approaching, the Department of Primary Industries and Regions SA (PIRSA) is reminding all holidaymakers to help protect the Riverland’s horticulture industry by not bringing restricted produce into the region or risk a $420…
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Easy to access rabbit control measures in South Australia’s Southeast, easing burden for farmers
The Department of Primary Industries and Regions (PIRSA) and the Limestone Coast Landscape Board are assisting farmers with rabbit control in the state’s southeast, through the State Government’s $73 million Drought Support Package.
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