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
Report sick or dead birds or other animals
H5 avian influenza has been confirmed in WA. Report suspected signs of disease 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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Weekly detections map
The Department of Primary Industries and Regions (PIRSA) is continuing to see steady numbers of Queensland fruit fly detections in the Riverland,
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National Office for Algal Bloom Research opens in Adelaide
Australia’s first dedicated central hub for algal bloom research has opened in Adelaide.
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Watch the PestFacts May webinar
If you couldn't join the PestFacts SA webinar in May, you can watch the recording.
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Helicoverpa moth monitoring network returns for 2026
The PestFacts SA Helicoverpa moth monitoring network is once again under way, helping growers and advisers keep track of native budworm moth activity throughout the season.
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Watch for faba bean aphids
Faba bean aphid is an exotic species that has the potential to affect faba beans and vetch. Learn how to identify and look for this lesser-known pest.
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Check your cereal crops for Russian wheat aphids
Recent rainfall, emerging cereal crops and the presence of green bridge hosts mean conditions are favourable for Russian wheat aphid populations to establish and spread.
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The caterpillar with a distinctive walk: Brown pasture looper
Favourable conditions and abundant host plants means growers may notice brown pasture looper caterpillars’ activity as crops continue to emerge.
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Top 10 Ag Towns of the Year announced
The Top 10 finalists have been announced for this year’s Agricultural Town (Ag Town) of the Year Award.
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Sheep producers invited to explore the latest in Merino genetics research
Sheep producers and industry stakeholders will gather at Turretfield Research Centre, Rosedale, today, Friday 12 June for the annual South Australian Merino Sire Evaluation Trial field day, showcasing the latest advances in Merino genetics and livest…
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Kangaroo Island free from feral pigs after successful eradication program
Australia is leading the world in the fight against feral pigs, as Kangaroo Island is officially declared completely free of the pest animal following a successful eradication program.
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