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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Strengthening the future of SA’s wine industry
Premier Peter Malinauskas held a forum with key representatives of the South Australian wine industry, to hear directly about the challenges facing growers and winemakers to strengthen the future of the industry.
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H5 bird flu testing update 13 August
The CSIRO’s Australian Centre for Disease Preparedness (ACDP) has confirmed positive test results for H5 bird flu in samples from 29 wild seabirds since yesterday’s update.
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H5 bird flu community forum at Port Adelaide
The next community forum to provide the public with an update on bird flu and preparedness measures will be held at Port Adelaide on Monday 17 August.
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H5 bird flu testing update 12 August
The CSIRO’s Australian Centre for Disease Preparedness (ACDP) has confirmed positive test results for H5 bird flu in samples from 49 wild seabirds since yesterday’s update.
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Strong eID uptake backed by new resources for producers
South Australian sheep and goat producers can learn how to make the most of electronic identification (eID) through a new suite of practical resources through the eID Advantage Program.
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H5 bird flu testing update 11 August
South Australia has a further 33 suspected H5 bird flu cases following testing of samples in Adelaide.
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Help keep your pets safe from bird flu
The State Government and the RSPCA are encouraging pet owners to implement simple measures to help protect their animals and backyard poultry from H5 bird flu.
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Visit PIRSA at the Eyre Peninsula Cleve Field Days
Eyre Peninsula farming families, regional business owners and agricultural industry professionals will have the opportunity to learn about the latest agricultural trends and network with industry experts at the upcoming Eyre Peninsula Cleve Field Day…
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H5 bird flu testing update 10 August
The CSIRO’s Australian Centre for Disease Preparedness (ACDP) has confirmed positive test results for H5 bird flu in samples from 11 wild seabirds since yesterday’s update.
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H5 bird flu testing update 9 August
The CSIRO’s Australian Centre for Disease Preparedness (ACDP) has confirmed positive test results for H5 bird flu in samples from 5 wild seabirds since yesterday’s update.
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