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
Latest crop and pasture report
Above average autumn and early winter rainfall is supporting excellent crop establishment and strong early growth.
H5 bird flu (avian influenza)
Report sick or dead birds or other animals to the Emergency Animal Disease Hotline.
Report locust activity
Australian plague locust activity has increased across parts of South Australia, particularly in the eastern Mallee and northern pastoral regions.
Standards for bees and apiary commodities
New standards outline the conditions of entry for particular commodities.
Latest news
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Optimism grows for grain producers as early season rains see yield estimates increase
The cropping season in South Australia has enjoyed one of the strongest starts in years, bolstered by above average autumn and early winter rainfall.
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Bird flu webinar for owners of pet birds and backyard poultry
South Australians who have pet birds or backyard poultry will have the opportunity to join a targeted information session and hear directly from the experts leading the state’s H5 bird flu response.
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H5 bird flu testing update 19 August
The CSIRO’s Australian Centre for Disease Preparedness (ACDP) has no new confirmed H5 bird flu events in South Australia since yesterday’s update.
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H5 bird flu testing update 18 August
The CSIRO’s Australian Centre for Disease Preparedness (ACDP) has confirmed a new H5 bird flu event in South Australia since yesterday’s update.
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