The PIRSA horticulture team facilitates horticulture industry development.  The program is driven by the State Strategic Plan (external site) and the State Food Plan (external site), individual industry plans and an understanding of the various limiters that affect investment and development.  Key areas of industry development are:

• workforce availability and skills 
• increased collaboration and cooperation in the value chains 
• resource access and infrastructure
• biosecurity issues
• strong industry associations and communication within government 
• improving the viability of industry data and statistics
• export development 

The South Australian Food Centre (external site) at FoodSA is the principal service delivery arm for the State Food Plan. It is an innovative partnership between food industry organisations and government agencies to provide a one-stop shop for food companies who want to grow their businesses.

The Food ScoreCard (external site) is an important tool that evaluates the contribution made by the food and beverage industry to South Australia's economy from production to consumption. It also identifies opportunities for future growth.

The Industry Development Board - Horticulture advises the Minister for Primary Industries on the long-term strategic direction for the horticultural industries in South Australia and plays an important role in determining PIRSA's horticulture program.

PIRSA's Plant Health Program reduces the risk of emergency plant pest incursions in South Australia, delivered through a combination of industry co-regulation and co-operation, early detection and emergency response, quarantine and enforcement and the provision of technical advice.

The aim of PIRSA's Food Safety Program is to provide the primary industry sector with food safety information.  For information about public health or consumer food safety issues visit the Department of Health (external site).

Rural Solutions SA is South Australia’s leading provider of consultancies and business services in primary industries, natural resource management and regional community development. Their team of specialist people is strategically placed in urban and country areas of South Australia. Information on soil and water management can be found at this site.

The South Australian Research & Development Institute (SARDI) (external site) provides research and delivers new technologies and management solutions to the Australian wine grape, fruit, vegetable and ornamental industries.

The Rural Chemicals Program of PIRSA promotes the safe and responsible use of agricultural and veterinary chemicals. It is responsible for developing policies and projects that identify and manage risks to trade, food safety, environmental protection and community health arising from the use of agricultural and veterinary chemicals.