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
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.
New standards for bees and apiary commodities
New standards outline the conditions of entry for particular commodities.
Latest news
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H5 bird flu testing update 5 August
South Australia has a further 12 new suspect H5 bird flu results, all in wild seabirds, since yesterday’s update.
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From paddock to protein: How SARDI helps local manufacturers succeed in new markets
What happens when cutting-edge food science meets a plentiful South Australian crop? A new generation of plant-based protein products is born, opening doors to global markets and delivering value and benefits across the supply chain.
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Rural Financial Counselling Service extended for drought-affected farmers
The Malinauskas Labor Government has extended critical financial counselling support services for regional communities continuing to recover from the recent drought.
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H5 bird flu testing update 4 August
The CSIRO’s Australian Centre for Disease Preparedness (ACDP) has confirmed positive test results for H5 bird flu in samples from 23 wild seabirds since yesterday’s update.
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H5 bird flu testing update 3 August
The CSIRO’s Australian Centre for Disease Preparedness (ACDP) has confirmed positive test results for H5 bird flu in samples from 18 wild seabirds since yesterday’s update.
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H5 bird flu testing update 2 August
The Australian Centre for Disease Preparedness (ACDP) has confirmed a positive test result for H5 bird flu in a second silver gull at Robe.
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H5 bird flu testing update 1 August
The Australian Centre for Disease Preparedness (ACDP) has confirmed positive test results for H5 bird flu in a silver gull at Robe and 19 greater crested terns on the Limestone Coast and Kangaroo Island.
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Three's the magic number of Ag Town of the Year finalists
Communities from the Eyre Peninsula, Mid North and Riverland have reached the final round of the 2026 Agricultural Town (Ag Town) of the Year Award program.
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Suspected bird flu detection at Robe
A silver gull (commonly referred to as a “seagull”) found at Robe has returned a suspect H5 bird flu detection following testing at PIRSA’s facility at Glenside.
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Confirmed positive bird flu case and further suspected detections
A giant petrel at Port Lincoln has returned a positive result for H5 bird flu following testing at the Australian Centre for Disease Preparedness (ACDP).
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