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About PIRSA
Primary Industries and Regions SA (PIRSA) is a key economic development agency in the Government of South Australia, with responsibility for the prosperity of the state's primary industries and regions.
South Australia's agriculture, food, wine and forestry industries are a vital part of the state's economy, our largest export sector and a major employer. In 2016-17, they generated about $22.5 billion in revenue and accounted for 57% of the state's merchandise exports.
Latest news
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$75,000 bushfire grants now open for farmers
24 January
South Australian primary producers in bushfire-affected regions can now apply for grants of up to $75,000 to help rebuilding and recovery efforts.Read more about $75,000 bushfire grants now open for farmers -
Victoria’s Lindsay Point fruit fly outbreak lifted
22 January
The Riverland Pest Free Area is once again confirmed fruit fly free with the successful eradication of Queensland fruit fly (Qfly) from Lindsay Point in Victoria.Read more about Victoria’s Lindsay Point fruit fly outbreak lifted -
Blair Athol fruit fly outbreak area extended
18 January
Residents in the Blair Athol fruit fly outbreak area are reminded to check their home grown fruit for maggots, following further detections of Mediterranean fruit fly larvae in apricots within the area.Read more about Blair Athol fruit fly outbreak area extended -
Ballot closing for recreational snapper fishing in south east
18 January
If you want to be one of 606 recreational fishers to be able catch a snapper in South Australia's south east waters this season time is running out for you to be involved in the tag ballot, with applications closing this Sunday.Read more about Ballot closing for recreational snapper fishing in south east -
Livestock losses on Kangaroo Island continue to rise
17 January
As Primary Industries and Regions SA (PIRSA) start to complete their initial assessments on Kangaroo Island more than 43,000 livestock registered with the department have been lost in the bushfires on Kangaroo Island.Read more about Livestock losses on Kangaroo Island continue to rise -
Keeping count of snapper stocks
13 January
The count is on for our snapper stocks with a spawning biomass survey starting today in Gulf St Vincent after a similar successful trip in December in Spencer Gulf.Read more about Keeping count of snapper stocks -
Livestock losses on Kangaroo Island
12 January
As of Sunday 12 January, more than 32,000 stock have been lost in the bushfires on Kangaroo Island, however this may rise as reports of livestock losses are provided to Primary Industries and Regions SA (PIRSA).Read more about Livestock losses on Kangaroo Island -
Livestock losses from Kangaroo Island fires
7 January
While assessment teams from Primary Industries and Regions SA (PIRSA) continue to work with producers affected by the devastating Ravine fire on Kangaroo Island, it is estimated the stock losses will be in the tens of thousands.Read more about Livestock losses from Kangaroo Island fires -
Ballot for recreational snapper fishing in south east waters
6 January
Recreational fishers hoping to snag a South Australian snapper in south east waters from 1 February must go in a ballot for tags as part of a trial designed to protect the state's snapper stock.Read more about Ballot for recreational snapper fishing in south east waters -
Bushfire agricultural impacts continue to rise
3 January
The impact of agricultural losses as a result of the recent and ongoing bushfire activity across the state continues to rise.Read more about Bushfire agricultural impacts continue to rise
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Events
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Cellar Door Fest
Cellar Door Fest – Adelaide’s favourite food, wine, beer and spirits festival – turns 10 in 2020! A highlight of SA’s annual festival calendar, each year Cellar Door ... - 18Feb
Beyond 2020: The Land, The Livestock, The People
Presented by the Barossa Improved Grazing Group (BIGG), this conference will provide producers with information regarding:Managing whole farm ecosystemsIncreasing production using lives...
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