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.
What's happening
Ag Town of the Year
The Riverland town of Waikerie has been named the 2026 Agricultural Town of the Year, recognising its pursuit of excellence in agriculture and regional development.
Primary Industries Future Forward Fund
The fund commits $8 million over 4 years to advance the prosperity, sustainability and resilience of primary producers.
South Australia Wine Industry Transition and Future Growth Package
The $109 million package supports industry transition, expands market demand, promotes regional investment and positions the state’s wine sector for sustainable long-term growth.
Plague Locust Chemical Rebate
Apply for reimbursement for using approved locust control products on your property.
Latest news
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Major milestone reached in battle to curb locust threat
Broadscale aerial spraying operations are smashing locusts across the Flinders, Mid North and pastoral regions, as a major milestone is reached in the fight to protect this season’s likely record harvest.
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Waikerie named South Australia's 2026 Agricultural Town of the Year
The Riverland community of Waikerie has been crowned the 2026 Agricultural Town of the Year, in recognition of its community spirit and pursuit of agricultural excellence.
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Back to the future for destructive wheat pathogen raised from 50-year time capsule
Researchers at the South Australian Research and Development Institute (SARDI) Plant Research Centre will apply their scientific expertise in an attempt to unlock the secrets of a wheat fungus sample suspended in a time capsule for the past 50 years.…
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H5 bird flu testing update 5 November
There is 1 new confirmed H5 bird flu event in South Australia since yesterday’s update.
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H5 bird flu community forum at Port Lincoln
The next community forum to provide the public with an update on bird flu and preparedness measures will be held at Port Lincoln on Tuesday, 17 November.
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Update on locust activity
So far it seems that locust numbers in the cropping areas are lower than feared. Some small, localised bands have been treated by farmers.
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Native budworm update to October 2026
We received several reports of spray failure of SP’s against budworms in peas in the mid north.
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Watch for Rutherglen bug as canola ripens
As canola crops move through pod fill and begin to ripen, Rutherglen bug (Nysius vinitor) is another pest worth keeping an eye on.
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Gardening for good in the fight against fruit fly
Give your fruit trees and gardens a spring tidy as warmer weather brings renewed attention to Queensland fruit fly – one of the world’s most damaging horticultural pests and a significant threat to South Australia’s $1.3 billion horticultural industr…
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