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

Biosecurity

H5 bird flu (avian influenza)

Report sick or dead birds or other animals to the Emergency Animal Disease Hotline.

Biosecurity

Report locust activity

Australian plague locust activity has increased across parts of South Australia, particularly in the eastern Mallee and northern pastoral regions.

Biosecurity

New standards for bees and apiary commodities

New standards outline the conditions of entry for particular commodities.

Regions

Ag Town of the Year

3 finalists have been announced

Events

Riverland Protected Cropping Expo
The Northern Adelaide Plains Food Cluster (NAPFC), in partnership with the CCW Co‑operative, is hosting the Riverland Protective Cropping Expo to showcase innovative intensive cropping systems.
Bird flu community forum – Golden Grove
To help keep communities informed, the South Australian Government is hosting community forums.
Bird flu community forum – Port MacDonnell
To help keep communities informed, the South Australian Government is hosting community forums.
Public briefing - Draft Aquaculture (Zones - Franklin Harbor) Policy 2026
Join us to learn more about the proposed new Draft Aquaculture (Zones – Franklin Harbor) Policy 2026 (Draft Policy) for aquaculture marine spatial planning in the waters of Franklin Harbor.