About PIRSA
Primary Industries and Regions SA (PIRSA) is a key economic development agency in the Government of South Australia, with responsibility for the prosperity of the state's primary industries and regions.
South Australia's agriculture, food, wine and forestry industries are a vital part of the state's economy, our largest export sector and a major employer. In 2016-17, they generated about $22.5 billion in revenue and accounted for 57% of the state's merchandise exports.
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Agriculture food and wine
PreviousPIRSA’S Agriculture, Food and Wine Division enables the growth Of South Australia’s Agriculture, Food And Wine Industries.
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Biosecurity SA
PreviousPIRSA’S Biosecurity SA Division manages the risks to South Australia posed by animal and plant pests and diseases, food borne illnesses, and misuse of rural chemicals.
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Fisheries and Aquaculture
PreviousPIRSA’S Fisheries and Aquaculture division manages the use of South Australia’s aquatic resources to maximise the environmental, social and economic benefits to South Australian communities and ensure the sustainable development of our fisheries and aquaculture industries.
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Forestry
PreviousPIRSA’S Forestry division works with businesses and the community to promote the future of the forestry and wood products industry in South Australia and seeks new opportunities for development.
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Regions SA
PreviousRegions SA provides an integrated cross-sector, cross-government and regionally focused approach to improving economic and social outcomes for regions.
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Rural Solutions SA
PreviousRural Solutions SA is PIRSA’S key delivery agent for major programs and projects across South Australia, and provides consultancy services to private and public sector organisations locally, nationally and internationally.
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SARDI
PreviousSARDI provides research and development services to the state government, commercial clients and research partners to help make South Australia’s primary industries and regions internationally competitive and ecologically sustainable.
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Latest news
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$7.5 million to beef up SA’s red meat industry
25 March
The State Government will inject $7.5 million into South Australia’s red meat sector in a bid to grow productivity in the industry and further strengthen biosecurity.Read more about $7.5 million to beef up SA’s red meat industry -
One Biosecurity on the road on the Eyre Peninsula
25 March
Heard about One Biosecurity but not sure how to sign up?Read more about One Biosecurity on the road on the Eyre Peninsula -
Final line-up for the new Minister’s Recreational Fishing Advisory Council announced
25 March
The Minister’s Recreational Fishing Advisory Council has been finalised with the announcement of the five successful individual representatives to complete the nine-member council.Read more about Final line-up for the new Minister’s Recreational Fishing Advisory Council announced -
Be a hailstorm hero - buy fruit
20 March
The Marshall Liberal Government has today announced $60,000 in funding to reinvigorate the ‘Hailstorm Heroes’ campaign to support local growers by encouraging consumers to buy imperfect apples.Read more about Be a hailstorm hero - buy fruit -
Abalone poaching party stung with $5,000 fine
19 March
A party of six recreational fishers have been fined over $5,000 for trying to poach abalone with a potential commercial value of $1,500.Read more about Abalone poaching party stung with $5,000 fine -
South Australia to exchange expertise through new Great Wine Capitals program
15 March
The State Government will today announce a new Great Wine Capitals Knowledge Exchange Program at the opening of Cellar Door Fest 2019.Read more about South Australia to exchange expertise through new Great Wine Capitals program -
South Australia commits to national fruit fly approach
14 March
The State Government has committed to the Commonwealth Government’s Intergovernmental Agreement on Fruit Fly Management and is now urging other states to follow.Read more about South Australia commits to national fruit fly approach -
Watch out for highly invasive weeds
13 March
Members of the public are being urged to report three weeds which have the potential to devastate agriculture and native ecosystems in South Australia.Read more about Watch out for highly invasive weeds -
$25 million fix required for ageing Dog Fence
7 March
The State Government has today released a report into the South Australian Dog Fence which outlines a return on investment of up to 48 per cent to replace sections that are more than 100 years old at a cost of $25 million.Read more about $25 million fix required for ageing Dog Fence -
Research to clear the air on smoke taint in wine
6 March
The question of whether smoke from stubble burning has any effect on wine grapes will be tested as part of new research being conducted in South Australia’s wine regions.Read more about Research to clear the air on smoke taint in wine
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Events
- 25Mar
One Biosecurity registration workshops - South East
One Biosecurity is a new state-wide approach to managing, protecting, and promoting South Australia's strong biosecurity regime across our livestock industry.Livestock SA is hosting a series... - 1Apr
One Biosecurity registration workshops - Eyre Peninsula
One Biosecurity is a new state-wide approach to managing, protecting, and promoting South Australia’s strong biosecurity regime across our livestock industry.Livestock SA is hosting a ...
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