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.
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Drought support
$73 million funding to help farmers
Travelling to SA
Heading to SA or the Riverland? Understand what you can bring with you.
Contact a FaB mentor
Need to chat? Our Family and Business Mentor service provides free assistance to primary producers.
Carbon farming
The Growing Carbon Farming Demonstration Pilot supported carbon farming projects which show carbon abatement activities alongside measurable environmental and socio-economic benefits best suited to South Australia.
Latest news
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South Australian wine professionals to gain international knowledge for our state
Four South Australian wine industry representatives have been selected to travel to some of the world’s most renowned wine regions to connect with international experts and explore new ideas and innovations.
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China hungry for SA produce as exports soar 32%
South Australia’s food and beverage exports to China have surged by 32.4 per cent to $1.84 billion in the past year, an increase of more than $450 million, as the State showcases its premium local produce at one of the world’s largest international t…
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Major milestone reached in battle to curb locust threat
Broadscale aerial spraying operations are smashing locusts across the Flinders, Mid North and pastoral regions, as a major milestone is reached in the fight to protect this season’s likely record harvest.
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Waikerie named South Australia's 2026 Agricultural Town of the Year
The Riverland community of Waikerie has been crowned the 2026 Agricultural Town of the Year, in recognition of its community spirit and pursuit of agricultural excellence.
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Back to the future for destructive wheat pathogen raised from 50-year time capsule
Researchers at the South Australian Research and Development Institute (SARDI) Plant Research Centre will apply their scientific expertise in an attempt to unlock the secrets of a wheat fungus sample suspended in a time capsule for the past 50 years.…
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H5 bird flu testing update 5 November
There is 1 new confirmed H5 bird flu event in South Australia since yesterday’s update.
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H5 bird flu community forum at Port Lincoln
The next community forum to provide the public with an update on bird flu and preparedness measures will be held at Port Lincoln on Tuesday, 17 November.
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Update on locust activity
So far it seems that locust numbers in the cropping areas are lower than feared. Some small, localised bands have been treated by farmers.
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Native budworm update to October 2026
We received several reports of spray failure of SP’s against budworms in peas in the mid north.
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