Primary industries
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Aquaculture
Policy, legislation and regulation, leasing and licensing, aquatic animal health and research for our aquaculture industry.
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Commercial fishing
Policy and frameworks to protect the long-term sustainability of the state's aquatic resources and maximise the social and economic benefits.
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Grains and crops
Support for SA's whole-of-chain sustainable grain industry, including facilitating partnerships, investments and international trade development.
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Food and beverage
Our food and beverage industries are a vital part of the state’s economy and there are major opportunities for growth locally, nationally and overseas.
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Forestry
Initiatives to increase the economic value of the forest and wood products industry in a sustainable manner.
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Grape and wine
Support for our state's wine industry through increasing trade and investment, removing trade barriers, conducting research, and delivering community events.
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Horticulture
Grants, research programs and biosecurity advice to protect South Australia's premium horticulture.
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Livestock, wool and dairy
Animal health programs, industry associations, business resources and technical advice to help the livestock industry grow and become more profitable.
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About primary industries
The Department of Primary Industries and Regions (PIRSA) is a key economic development agency in the Government of South Australia. We are responsible for the prosperity of the state’s primary industries and regions.
PIRSA supports and helps grow our primary industries through:
- partnering with peak industry associations
- leasing and licencing
- developing policy, legislation and regulation
- delivering cutting-edge scientific research and innovation.
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AgInsight South Australia
Access interactive information and 3D mapping that provides you with comprehensive agricultural, economic and infrastructure data for South Australia.
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History of agriculture in SA
From the early days of the colony agriculture supported the state's economy by providing food and fibre for domestic and international markets.
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