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.
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Next steps for Marine Scalefish Fishery reform
15 August
More than 40 commercial fishers have already applied to surrender their licence under the Marshall Liberal Government's historic $24.5 million reform of the South Australian Marine Scalefish Fishery, as more information is released today regarding fu…Read more about Next steps for Marine Scalefish Fishery reform -
AdvanceAg returns bigger and better in 2021
13 August
After more than 300 people attended the inaugural event, AdvanceAg is returning bigger and better in July 2021 at the Adelaide Convention Centre.Read more about AdvanceAg returns bigger and better in 2021 -
$5m in Sheep and Cattle Industry funds to strengthen market access
13 August
South Australia’s livestock industry is set to benefit from an injection of more than $5 million of industry funds aimed at strengthening market access, biosecurity and disease management.Read more about $5m in Sheep and Cattle Industry funds to strengthen market access -
Fruit fly outbreak in north eastern suburbs
7 August
A Mediterranean fruit fly outbreak has been declared in north-eastern Adelaide with residents in the affected area urged to follow quarantine requirements and keep fresh fruit and vegetables on their properties.Read more about Fruit fly outbreak in north eastern suburbs -
More than 70 per cent of sustainable snapper catch snapped up
6 August
Keen commercial fishers have snapped up more than 70 per cent of the season's South East total allowable commercial snapper catch.Read more about More than 70 per cent of sustainable snapper catch snapped up -
Cuttlefish at record high numbers in SA
5 August
Record high numbers of Giant Australian Cuttlefish have been recorded at Point Lowly, near Whyalla, in the 2020 scientific population survey released today.Read more about Cuttlefish at record high numbers in SA -
Students to learn about Growing Great Grains
5 August
An in-school program to teach kids more about how quality South Australian grain is grown has been launched, with more than 200 students from 10 primary schools across the state participating.Read more about Students to learn about Growing Great Grains -
Millions to return through food industry efficiency program
4 August
Food growers in the Murraylands and Riverland are expected to return millions of dollars in efficiency savings through an expanded cutting-edge technology program.Read more about Millions to return through food industry efficiency program -
More support for bushfire-affected SA communities
31 July
Primary producers impacted by the 2019-20 bushfires will benefit from expanded eligibility for the $75,000 disaster recovery grant and timeframe changes announced today, with small businesses also given more time to request support.Read more about More support for bushfire-affected SA communities -
Time to apply for the Best of Wine Tourism Awards
31 July
The Great Wine Capitals 2021 Best of Wine Tourism Awards are set to celebrate the resilience of the South Australian wine industry during one of the most challenging years in recent times.Read more about Time to apply for the Best of Wine Tourism Awards
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