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PIRSA Corporate Plan2020-21

Our Purpose to grow primary industries and drive regional development

Contents 2. From the Minister

2. From the Chief Executive

3. Our Planning

4. Our Priorities

5. Sector Snapshot

6. Our Key Stakeholders

7. onePIRSA

7. Our People

8. Our Services

12 . 2019-2020 Highlights

16. Our Priority Activities 2020-2021

26. Our Public Sector Values

27. Our Staff Engagement

28. Our Legislation

South Australia’s regional communities are vitally important to the future of our State.

The State Government is focused on supporting growth and opportunities in our regions and to providing the conditions under which our primary industries can thrive.

The Department of Primary Industries and Regions belongs to the people of regional South Australia. The Department is here to serve you and to work with you to make life in the country better and more prosperous.

The State Government is committed to working with regional communities and the primary industries to build what matters and deliver better services to help people achieve their aspirations and to manage through and recover from hardship.

In a sign of our commitment, many key initiatives are being delivered by the Department of Primary Industries and Regions which have been instigated by and with regional stakeholders.

The $25 million rebuild of the Dog Fence has begun, and over the next five years the project will fortify this essential infrastructure to protect the state’s $4.3 billion livestock industry.

Reform of the Marine Scalefish Fishery is a significant undertaking that will ensure the sustainability of the state’s fish stock for future generations.

Delivering the $21 million Drought Support Package to support farmers and communities recover from persistent drought conditions over recent years, as well as initiatives to support long term resilience by investing in on-farm water infrastructure and horticultural crop protection netting.

The application of AgTech has the potential to enhance agricultural productivity, profitability and sustainability. We are supporting South Australian producers to embrace an AgTech future through a number of activities, including the South Australian AgTech Strategic Plan. These activities will enable producers to learn more about the benefits of AgTech application on farm and experience new technologies in a real world context.

The State Government is backing business and creating jobs by providing $25 million for the Regional Growth Fund to leverage private funding to drive long term growth opportunities.

Biosecurity continues to be a priority as we protect the state’s agricultural and horticultural industries from pests and diseases that threaten our reputation for world-class produce and access to our international markets.

Over the next year the State Government will continue to work closely with industry partners such as the many vigorous farming, fishing and forestry member organisations, to pursue your priorities to improve productivity. Many of these priorities have been embraced as part of the Growth State – Food, Wine and Agribusiness Sector Plan, developed in partnership with industry.

I congratulate all Department of Primary Industries and Regions staff for their hard work and commitment to serving the people and industries of regional South Australia during this very challenging year. I look forward to supporting an even stronger regional economy in the year to come.

Hon David Basham MP Minister for Primary Industries and Regional Development

As the new Chief Executive of the Department of Primary Industries and Regions (PIRSA), I am pleased to publish the PIRSA Corporate Plan for 2020-21.

PIRSA is focused on its primary goal which is to support our primary industries to grow and our regions to thrive.

We have worked closely with industry and our regional communities to understand how we can help in meaningful ways and be more agile with our programs to provide tangible and practical assistance particularly in these challenging times.

This plan sets out our priorities and the key activities that we are focused on. It provides a foundation for how we deliver our services and measure our success.

To deliver the priorities set in this plan, we will foster a workforce that is committed, passionate, forges strong relationships with our stakeholders and utilises our expertise to be innovative and responsive.

Our staff across the state will continue to work closely with primary producers to develop pioneering primary industries research programs and ensure excellence in our policy and program delivery, industry and regional engagement, and our biosecurity, fisheries, and aquaculture management.

The vision for PIRSA aligns closely with the objectives of the State Government’s Growth State initiative and also the Commonwealth’s Modern

Manufacturing Strategy which features food and beverage.

The plan is an important part of our accountability and commitment to our people. We work to uphold the Public Sector values in everything we do and fulfil our statutory roles using best regulatory practice to create the right environment for our producers to grow.

I thank PIRSA staff for their ongoing dedication to those who rely on our services and our expertise, and I look forward to building strong and productive relationships with our producers and the people that make up South Australia’s regions.

Michelle Edge PIRSA Chief Executive

From the Minister

From the Chief Executive

PIRSA Corporate Plan | 2020-212

Our Planning

Our work is guided by government priorities, industry needs, global opportunities and our legislative and policy mandate.

Corporate Plan

Growth State

National and State priorities

Industry blueprints and strategies

National and intergovernmental

agreements

Food, Wine and Agribusiness

Plan for Growth

Risks, threats, challenges and opportunities

for primary industries and regions

South Australian industry and community

Global and domestic market trends

and opportunities

New and emerging technologies

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Securing production through biosecurity and efficient and sustainable use of resources.

Increasing productivity of our primary industries and agribusinesses.

Maintaining market accessby working with primary industries to respond to evolving requirements of domestic and global markets and consumers.

Regulatory excellence and reformsof our legislative framework and programs to drive efficiency, effectiveness and unlock potential.

Managing adverse eventseffectively and helping primary industries and communities improve preparedness, resilience and recover well.

Growing regionsby supporting key regional development drivers and growing opportunities available to our regional communities.

Organisational performanceas a modern, flexible and responsive organisation that values and develops its people.

Building partnershipswith industry, stakeholders, research organisations and regional communities.

PIRSA will continue to work with our government and industry partners to deliver our objectives by focusing on eight key priorities.

Our Priorities


Sector Snapshot

Primary Industries Primary industries and agribusiness revenue

$15.2 billion This indicator includes final sales from all agricultural primary production and associated processing.

Regions Contribution to Gross Regional Product (GRP)

$29 billionThis indicator provides the economic value added by all industries in regional SA.

Headline measures

> 76,000 jobsTotal SA employment supported by primary production and agribusiness. The measure includes direct employment in primary production and associated processing, and employment down the supply chain (eg. transport and inputs).

Regional employment accounts for

25% of total SA employment

Regional businesses account for

30% of total SA businesses

$11b

2014/15 2015/16 2016/17 2017/18 2018/19

$12b

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Value of primary industry and agribusiness interstate and overseas exports

$10.1 billion Including

47% of SA international merchandise exports


Our Key Stakeholders

To deliver our services to government, industry and the wider community, we establish effective engagement, communication and consultation practices and build strategic and collaborative partnerships with our key stakeholders. These include:

Food and beverage manufacturers

• Food South Australia and other representative bodies for the sector

Agricultural production

• Primary Producers SA and member organisations

• Ag Excellence Alliance• Ag Bureau SA

Wine production

• South Australian Wine Industry Association

• Regional wine sector associations and organisations

Fisheries and aquaculture

• Industry associations, organisations and representative bodies

Science investment and R&D

• Commonwealth Government• Research and Development Corporations• Cooperative Research Centres• Universities• State Governments and research agencies• Technical, scientific, industry and

commercial companies, organisations and associations

Policy development and implementation

• Local, State and Commonwealth Government agencies, statutory authorities and institutions

• National peak bodies, technical, scientific and statutory organisations

Regional development

• Regional Development Associations

• Rural Business Support• Local Government

Forestry

• ForestrySA• Forest Industry Advisory

Council (SA)


onePIRSA is the PIRSA team’s shared commitment to operate as a modern, effective and reliable public sector agency. As part of this commitment, our team continues to work collaboratively to deliver the best possible outcomes for South Australia.

Our People

onePIRSA

Collaboration with a common purpose

Within PIRSA, our teams all have a role to play in delivering the agency’s priorities and services. Our commitment to onePIRSA reflects our agreed commitment to use all of our collective skills and expertise, and to maximise our resources when delivering benefits to our stakeholders.

Our teams support the principles of working together to explore new approaches, solutions and opportunities. We strive to be an organisation that embraces change, sets high service standards, focuses on success and values its people. We are, above all, resilient and ready to meet the challenges and expectations of our stakeholders.


Our Services

Forestry

Forestry leads the development and implementation of policy initiatives to grow the significant forest and wood products industry in South Australia and oversees the Government’s contractual forestry interests.

We work closely with industry to drive sector and regional growth which has a long-term and sustainable future.

We provide a depth of understanding of the challenges and opportunities facing the forest and wood products sector utilising our network of government, business, investment, research, development, regional and industry contacts.

South Australian Research and Development Institute (SARDI)

SARDI delivers applied science that grows South Australia’s primary industries, food and wine.

We work with industry, government and research partners to play a key role in growing production and profitability; informing the sustainable management of natural resources that underpin primary industries production; protecting and enhancing market access for local businesses and products; and driving food innovation.

SARDI undertakes applied research and development for the innovative advancement of the grains/cropping, wine, horticulture, fisheries and aquaculture, livestock (including wool), poultry, pig and food sectors.


Fisheries and Aquaculture

Fisheries and Aquaculture works to protect, manage, use and enable the ecologically sustainable development of South Australia’s community-owned aquatic resources.

We work in partnership with industry, key stakeholders and the community to develop policies, management arrangements and regulatory frameworks to ensure our fisheries and aquaculture resources are managed for long-term biological sustainability, and our services are shared and allocated across sectors to maximise the economic and social benefits to the wider community.

Biosecurity

Biosecurity manages the potential risks to South Australia from pests and diseases and food borne pathogens relating to primary industries and leads PIRSA’s emergency responses.

We work with stakeholders to develop and implement policies, legislation, regulatory frameworks and undertake surveillance, preparedness and response programs to underpin access to markets and protect the economy, environment, communities and human health.


Agriculture, Food and Wine

Agriculture, Food and Wine provides the strategic policy leadership and expert economic analysis that underpins our market-driven approach to industry development and growing the state’s economy and jobs.

We engage all levels of government and industry, as well as the community and use data and market analysis to provide an evidence base for underpinning effective decision making, policy development and evaluation of impact.

We provide engagement and communication services to the agency, key stakeholders and across government.

Regions

Regions focuses on making South Australia’s regions secure and productive by supporting new infrastructure developments, growing jobs and strengthening communities.

We work with regional stakeholders and across government to strengthen South Australia’s regional economic opportunities to grow industries, communities and sectors. We provide connection to government and regional communities and sectors including through leveraging funding sources and improving digital connectivity.


Rural Solutions SA

Rural Solutions SA is the key on-ground delivery arm of PIRSA providing a critical interface between the agency and key stakeholders. With specialist expertise in delivering modern extension methods, drought response and adverse events recovery programs, we collaborate with stakeholders to facilitate, deliver and develop policies, projects and programs focused on agricultural productivity and management of natural resources.

Corporate Services

Corporate Services delivers enterprise wide activities in key service areas including information technology, procurement, human resource management, infrastructure, asset and facility management, financial services, business services and organisational risk management. Corporate Services provides specialised knowledge, best practice, policy and technology advice to serve internal customers and business partners.


2019-2020 Highlights

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Increasing Productivity

• Established the ThincLab AgTech incubator at Loxton Research Centre to support innovation and regional development.

• Delivered the $1.8m SA Wine Industry Development Scheme to support adoption of AgTech and bushfire recovery.

• Completed preliminary investigations into options to deliver treated water to the Barossa region.

• Delivered year 1 of the $7.5 million Red Meat and Wool Growth Program.

• Established the Charter Boat Diversification Program aimed at expanding and strengthening the sector.

• In partnership with SA Water and the Government economic agencies, completed water production for the Northern Adelaide Irrigation Scheme.

• Completed consultation to inform development of the Growth State Food Wine and Agribusiness Plan for Growth to guide the sector’s contribution to the Government’s target of lifting South Australia’s economic growth to 3%.

• Produced 55 Pacific Oyster Mortality Syndrome (POMS) resistant family lines to enhance industry resilience to the POMS virus.

• Launched a new high yield and grain quality oat variety to support the expanding oat industry sector.

• Supported the Minister’s Recreational Fishing Advisory Council to develop a strategic plan for the recreational fishing sector with input from recreational fishers.

Securing Production

• Secured government and industry funding and commenced construction of the $25m rebuild of 1,600 km of the Dog Fence.

• Undertook targeted consultation on a new Biosecurity Act for South Australia, to provide a modern and effective legal framework for managing and responding to biosecurity risks.

• Developed recommendations for the $24.5 million Marine Scalefish Fishery Reform aimed at securing a long-term sustainable and viable fishery.

• Developed a rapid DNA damage diagnostic protocol that verifies the efficacy of pest treatment for fruit.

• Completed eight fisheries stock assessments to monitor the efficient and sustainable use of this resource.

• Developed and implemented management plans for the Southern Zone Rock Lobster and Blue Swimmer Crab fisheries.

• Delivered the Fisheries Research and Development Corporation project on improving early detection surveillance and emergency disease response to Pacific Oyster Mortality Syndrome (POMS).

• Facilitated an independent audit of contractual requirements associated with the sale of the State Government’s Green Triangle plantation harvesting rights.


Maintaining Market Access

• Maintained the state’s Fruit Fly free status to protect the $1.3 billion horticulture industry by applying an effective response program.

• Commenced investigation to review the Lower Eyre Peninsula Aquaculture Zone Policy, including the establishment of the advisory committee.

Growing Regions

• Launched the regional competitive and strategic growth fund, with the objective of attracting regional submissions directed at driving new economic activity, delivering critical economic infrastructure and increasing regional employment.

• In partnership with the Commonwealth and telecommunication companies improved mobile black spots in nine regional locations through co-investment.

• Supported an independent Community Advisory Panel, to consult on the development of a Regional Development Strategy, a plan to help grow our regional economies and support the prosperity of regional communities.

Managing Adverse Events

• Through the $21 million Drought Support Program, supported drought affected areas through the administration of rebates and grants, financial and farming advice, the Family and Business (FaB) Support Program, and enhanced wild dog management.

• Provided relief assistance, financial and farming advice; smoke taint testing, vineyard mapping assessment; freight assistance on Kangaroo Island; enhanced biosecurity; and FaBS mentors to support bushfire affected areas.

• Provided guidelines, daily updates and targeted information and facilitated determinations on Emergency Directions by SA Health and SAPOL to support industry to manage risks and respond to the impacts of COVID-19.

• Responded to workforce shortages due to COVID-19 restrictions, through providing a platform for displaced South Australian workers to find jobs in agriculture.

• Established an African Swine Fever Taskforce and technical working groups to address preparedness issues for an African Swine Fever response.


Regulatory and Excellence Reforms

• Provided secretariat services to the Forest Industry Advisory Council of South Australia.

• Completed engagement and developed policy positions to inform drafting of the Pastoral Land Bill which aims to realise the land’s greatest value while maintaining its environmental and productive condition.

• Completed statutory consultation and supported passage of amendments to the Genetically Modified Crops Management Act 2004 through Parliament to lift the moratorium on growing genetically modified food crops on mainland South Australia.

• Completed a review of the administration of Primary Industry Funding Schemes (PIFS) to improve efficiency and benefits to industry.

• Transitioned the governance arrangements for the Sheep and Cattle Primary Industry Funds from Ministerial Advisory groups to new industry funding boards under Livestock SA, to enable greater industry ownership and leadership.

• Supported industry and relevant government agencies to consult with farmers and producers on farm trespass issues and provide input into the Summary Offences (Trespass on Primary Production Premises) Amendment Bill 2020.

• Finalised the review of the operation of the Fisheries Management Act 2007.

• Implemented recommendations relating to the review of PIRSA’s cost recovery policy as it applies to the fishing and aquaculture sectors.

• Supported forestry research and development via the National Institute for Forest Products Innovation – Mount Gambier Centre.

Building Partnerships

• Delivered the inaugural AdvanceAg AgTech showcase to assist on-farm adoption of AgTech by South Australian primary producers. This involved 19 business exhibits and 330 industry attendees.

• Launched the PIRSA-Elders partnership at the Struan Research Farm to demonstrate best practice livestock farming supported by an AgTech overlay.

• Increased Aboriginal community engagement to progress fisheries and aquaculture opportunities, including the continued commitment to the Aboriginal Fisheries Officer Career Pathway Program.

Organisational Performance

• Developed PIRSA’s Digital and Technology Strategy and roadmap to guide Government investment for future technology.

• Delivered a Lean Thinking Program for business improvement to promote a continuous improvement culture.

• Completed PIRSA’s People Strategy actions

for 2019-20, including delivery of the Manager Development Program, Executive Leadership Program and the action plan in response to the IWorkForSA survey.


Our Priority Activities 2020-2021

Increasing Productivity

Productivity growth has been identified by the industry as a priority area in the Food, Wine and Agribusiness Growth State Plan which sets an ambitious target for this sector to contribute revenue of $23 billion to the South Australian economy by 2030.

Strategic planning, data driven decision making and targeted research are an important part of developing and implementing new products, processes and technology solutions that will build productivity across the supply chain.

Under this focus area, our priorities are:

1. Developing strategies and plans that enhance the growth, productivity and sustainability of the primary industry sectors.

2. Facilitating industry and supply chain adoption of the latest research and development outcomes, best practice production methods and new and emerging technologies.

3. Benchmarking industry performance and undertaking economic and scientific analysis to support data driven decision making and priority setting.

4. Enhancing industry capability to undertake activities that maximise strategic advantage and meet new industry challenges.

5. Facilitating the right regulatory and policy environment to drive productivity and growth. 6. Delivering rigorous research and development initiatives directed at increasing industry

productivity, profitability, sustainability and adaptation.

Key Priorities Activities

1. Developing strategies and plans that enhance the growth, productivity and sustainability of the primary industries sectors

Deliver a Growth State Food, Wine and Agribusiness Plan in partnership with industry to guide the sectors contribution to the South Australian Government’s Growth State target of lifting economic growth to 3% per annum

Deliver a state Seafood Strategic Plan through the Seafood Advisory Forum to grow the seafood sector

Support and collaborate with industry to develop sector specific strategic plans and blueprints to identify growth and reform opportunities

Implement the AgTech Strategic Plan to drive growth, productivity and supply chain optimisation in collaboration with industry

Increasing productivity

Securing production

Maintaining market access

Regulatory excellence

and reforms

Managing adverse events

Growing regions

Building partnerships

Organisational performance

PIRSA Priorities



2. Facilitating industry and supply chain adoption of the latest research and development outcomes, best practice production methods and new and emerging technologies

Through the $7.5m Red Meat and Wool Growth Program commence Livestock Enterprise Planning, issue Livestock Enterprise Action Plan Rebates and deliver the Improve Productivity and Profitability Pillar extension program to grow the red meat and wool sectors

Implement a research and development program to develop a new powdery mildew resistant barrel medic cultivar to improve the pasture feedbase in low and medium rainfall, mixed farming systems and regions

Deliver the 2021 AdvanceAg Showcase to increase on-farm AgTech adoption across South Australia

Deliver AgTech demonstrations on SARDI research farms to allow South Australian producers to observe new technologies that optimise production practices

Employ modern extension methods to connect industry to new and emerging technologies, innovations and process and policy solutions that facilitate growth, improved productivity, market access, profitability and sustainability

Facilitate workshops and dedicated engagement to raise awareness of the research outcomes from the National Institute for Forest Products Innovation which aims to assist industry adopt innovation and efficiency gains

3. Benchmarking industry performance and undertaking economic and scientific analysis to support data driven decision making and priority setting

Report on industry performance through the Primary Industries Scorecard and Crop and Pasture Report and undertake economic analysis to provide data to industry and an evidence base for policy and program decision making

Undertake scientific and economic analysis to support the development of new programs and projects where Government has a key service delivery, research and development and regulatory role

Complete a statewide early detection disease surveillance program for Pacific Oyster Mortality Syndrome (POMS) during 2020-21

4. Enhancing industry capability to undertake activities that support and develop the sector, to maximise strategic advantage and meet new industry challenges

Ensure Primary Industry Funding Scheme funds are administered effectively and efficiently to enable fund recipients to maximise benefit to industry contributors

Manage the South East Forestry Partnerships Program to improve the productivity and sustainability of industry

Implement a PIRSA Industry Growth Framework to assess priority initiatives for economic growth

Support stock enhancement to recover depleted fish stocks or to create new fishing opportunities

5. Facilitating the right regulatory and policy environment to drive productivity and growth

Develop, influence and implement PIRSA, state and national strategic policy that has an impact on primary producers and the supply chain through participation in state and national policy and regulatory bodies

6. Delivering rigorous research and development initiatives directed at increasing industry productivity, profitability, sustainability and adaptation

Develop new processes and technologies that contribute to new produce development, process optimisation and value adding

Deliver programs to increase crop productivity in broad acre and horticultural farming systems

Contribute to the National Agriculture Innovation Agenda to support uptake and commercialisation outcomes


Securing Production

As the primary industries sector looks to innovate and grow it faces a number of challenges. These include new and continuing biosecurity threats, competition for natural resources and an increasingly variable climate.

Maintaining modern, robust and responsive systems to monitor, detect and respond to these challenges is essential to underpinning existing production and future growth.


1. Implementation of effective systems for surveillance, monitoring and detection of biosecurity threats.2. Continuing the assessment of fish stocks to inform sustainable fisheries management. 3. Delivering programs to assist industry to protect and maximise their production capacity and sustainability. 4. Undertaking targeted research and development initiatives.


1. Implementation of effective systems for surveillance, monitoring and detection of biosecurity threats

Determine susceptibility of almond varieties to trunk disease pathogens to support industry in managing risk

Assess the host specificity of the Moroccan fly parasitoid, to be used as a biological control of pest snails for the grains industry

Develop a rapid diagnostic test for the pathogen causing Zebra Chip in potatoes to assist potato growers with disease management

Complete a national survey of Toxoplasma gondii in mutton at slaughter to determine levels of this parasite in sheep meat

2. Continuing the assessment of fish stocks to inform sustainable fisheries management

Develop an integrated snapper stock assessment model that will provide scientific evidence to underpin sustainable management of the snapper fishery

Complete eight fisheries stock assessments to inform the sustainable management of South Australian fisheries

3. Delivering programs to assist industry to protect and maximise their production capacity and sustainability

Deliver the $14.6 million Horticulture Netting Infrastructure Program to enable the horticulture industry to realise benefits such as reduced impact of frost and hail and increased water use efficiency. Deliver the on-farm emergency water infrastructure rebate scheme to assist drought-affected farmers to access help and install vital on-farm water infrastructure

Rebuild at least 400 kilometres of high priority sections of the Dog Fence to protect sheep from wild dogs and minimise the losses to livestock producers

Deliver the on-farm emergency water infrastructure rebate scheme to assist drought-affected farmers to access help and install vital on-farm water infrastructure

Further development of One Biosecurity online application for management of farm biosecurity and disease risk

Develop new water infrastructure opportunities, including water to the Barossa, that support future investment, economic development through the use of water for production

Deliver the government approved reform package for South Australia’s Marine Scalefish Fishery to improve the sustainability of the state’s fish stocks and viability of seafood businesses reliant on the fishery

Develop PIRSA’s priorities and next steps to support South Australia’s primary industry sector adapt to climate change, build productivity and resilience, reduce net emissions and identify economic opportunities. These activities will include alignment with the priorities identified in the State’s Climate Change Strategy and Commonwealth Agriculture and Climate Change program such as supporting the uptake of carbon farming opportunities through the development and implementation of a Carbon farming roadmap

4. Undertaking targeted research and development initiatives

Develop and deliver plant health diagnostic services to provide plant industries with early detection and identification of disease

Develop productive and profitable pastures including through more efficient water use and higher yielding varieties

Develop strategies to assist growers to manage key soil constraints and deliver information to producers

Deliver specialist services in innovative technologies for process optimisation and value adding through the food supply chain

Develop models to inform fruit fly management and response


Maintaining Market Access

In 2018-19 South Australia’s primary industries and agribusiness revenue totalled $15.2 billion. With exports valued at $5.46 billion and products exported to over 100 international markets, this is a major component of the sector’s revenue.

Changing market access requirements and consumer demand will be key determinants of future growth. Providing information and assurance programs that assist industry demonstrate it meets the needs of current and new markets will be vital to the sector’s ongoing performance.


1. Delivering biosecurity programs. 2. Delivering upon market and trade requirements through technical, scientific, diagnostic and practice

change solutions. 3. Implementing state traceability and product integrity programs. 4. Facilitating the uptake within industry of best practices that support importing country requirements

and market assurance specifications. 5. Undertaking targeted research and development initiatives.


1. Delivering biosecurity programs

Deliver border quarantine and post border controls to help prevent the introduction and establishment of exotic pests and diseases

Regulate the control and use of agriculture and veterinary chemicals in South Australia

Oversee and maintain the register of all livestock properties in South Australia

Develop, implement and monitor compliance with pest management policies

Develop and implement prevention, surveillance and control programs for priority aquatic pests, weeds and vertebrate pests in partnership with industry and regional landscape boards

Deliver the One Biosecurity assurance program for livestock producers

Implement animal health surveillance programs

2. Delivering upon market and trade requirements through technical, scientific, diagnostic and practice change solutions

Measure progress of PIRSA’s biosecurity response capability through a simulation exercise addressing an environmental biosecurity detection

Support direct access to export markets through Seed Services Australia’s certification and seed testing facility

Release the findings of the Independent audit of the Green Triangle harvest rights

3. Implementing state traceability and product integrity programs

Continue the implementation of the National Livestock Identification Scheme and manage and monitor livestock movements

Progress implementation of property identification codes for plants to underpin market confidence and enable rapid biosecurity responses

Deliver food safety assurance and audit frameworks to ensure food safety and product integrity standards are met

Build plant health assurance frameworks to support technical market access for horticulture products

4. Facilitating the uptake within industry of best practices that support importing country requirements and market assurance specifications

Integrate biosecurity extension with the Red Meat and Wool Program

Develop and implement the grains biosecurity program

5. Undertaking targeted research and development initiatives

Pursue opportunities to use seaweed aquaculture as a food supplement to reduce methane emission in cattle


Growing Regions

South Australia’s regions are a significant contributor to the state’s economy accounting for 30% of all South Australian businesses, contributing $29 billion in economic value and 25% of the total employment in the state.

Supporting the regions is crucial to the future prosperity of the state. Defining priorities, linking government and private co-investment and removing barriers and constraints to improving infrastructure, connectivity and capability will drive regional growth and sustainability.


1. Supporting new industry economic developments and local employment in regions.2. Establishing frameworks, partnerships and policies that support regional development. 3. Regional engagement.


1. Supporting new industry economic developments and local employment in regions

Commit the $15 million annual Regional Growth Funding to support projects in regional South Australia to drive economic development

Commit the $10 million Mobile Black Spot Fund to improve regional connectivity

Facilitate commercial, industry and government investment proposals such as the Northern Adelaide Irrigation Scheme

Identify and deliver on-ground economic development programs, projects and services for agribusiness and primary industries

2. Establishing frameworks, partnerships and policies that support regional development

Finalise the Regional Development Strategy that provides the framework for effective, whole of Government prioritisation of regional development programs, initatives and projects

Partner with stakeholders to identify opportunities to facilitate regional economic growth, capability building, business and community development

Create and manage key government and stakeholder relationships to influence regional policy, strategy and programs across all levels of government, community, industry sectors and business

Undertake regional policy analysis and strategy development to inform programs and projects that will create growth opportunities

3. Regional engagement Continue to partner with stakeholders to assist with regional coordination of cross sector and cross industry opportunities in and across South Australia’s regions

Continue to engage and maintain relationships with regional agencies, associations and enterprises to influence policy development and implementation, build partnerships, identify opportunities for growth and implement government strategies and programs


Managing Adverse Events

Adverse events include fire, flood, severe weather and disease and longer term events such as drought that can severely affect primary production, viability and profitability. PIRSA takes the lead role in animal and plant health emergency responses and is a support agency for other emergencies such as natural disasters. In partnership with primary producers, industries and other agencies PIRSA works to return primary industry businesses to normal operations as quickly as possible.

Planning and preparedness for both the agency and the industry is the key to mitigating risk and minimising impacts. Working within national agreements and frameworks, programs to assist recovery and build resilience in the sector are an important component of this work.


1. Responding to, and managing biosecurity incursions, risks and threats to the primary industries. 2. Implement systems, policies and procedures for responding to and recovering from adverse events

including natural disasters and biosecurity incursions.3. Delivering South Australia’s priority recovery programs. 4. Contributing policy advice and operational support to national and state emergency response and

recovery arrangements.5. Implementing effective industry and community engagement initiatives to build resilience and deliver

support services.


1. Responding to, and managing biosecurity incursions, risks and threats to the primary industries

Respond, as the lead agency for animal, plant, pest and disease biosecurity incursions that threaten human health and/or the market access, food safety and integrity, sustainability and productivity of the primary industries

Respond to fruit fly detections and implement eradication measures to maintain South Australia’s fruit fly freedom status

Conduct plant health surveillance programs for high priority pests

2. Implementing systems, policies and procedures for responding to and recovering from adverse events including natural disasters and biosecurity incursions

Manage and respond to adverse events for which PIRSA is a support agency, such as natural disasters that impact primary industries and rural and regional communities

Update PIRSA’s Emergency Management Plan to clarify accountabilities and integrate relief and recovery (including the adverse events recovery framework) to ensure that PIRSA is prepared to respond to adverse events and meets its obligations under the State Emergency Management Plan

Provide trained and competent personnel for the support of adverse event responses

Develop and implement preparedness training programs for emergency responses to natural disasters, exotic animal, plant and aquatic pest and disease incursions

Strengthen PIRSA’s capacity to respond to biosecurity, natural disasters and adverse events by doubling the number of trained incident management team function managers during 2020/21

Deliver Emergency Animal Disease Training in collaboration with industry

Develop and implement preparedness training programs for emergency responses to natural disasters, exotic animal, plant and aquatic pest and disease incursions and adverse events

3. Delivering South Australia’s priority recovery programs

Support bushfire affected areas through delivery of primary producer grants, Family and Business Support (FaBS) mentors, enhanced biosecurity, fodder freight assistance and financial and farming advice

Develop and deliver South Australia’s drought response program and PIRSA’s initiatives under the Future Drought Program

Develop and deliver SA Bushfire Primary Production Recovery Program

4. Contributing policy advice and operational support to national and state emergency response and recovery arrangements

Implement obligations under the National Biosecurity Committee, including traceability, prevention and emergency response systems

Coordinate the state’s contribution to National Drought Policy and implement requirements

Engage and influence policy programs directed at supporting drought response and recovery, building resilience and managing natural resources and land use

5. Implementing effective industry and community engagement initiatives to build resilience and deliver support services

Lead and partner with stakeholders to support social and economic recovery of regional communities and businesses after adverse events

Work with primary producers and industry leaders to build resilience to adverse events, such as drought and bushfire


Regulatory Excellence and Reforms

Legislative frameworks and associated monitoring, accreditation and compliance programs are in place to provide market and consumer assurance, manage biosecurity and food safety risks and support sustainable use of natural resources. These regulatory systems also provide certainty and a level playing field for industry, providing known parameters within which to make business decisions.

PIRSA strives to use effective and efficient regulatory processes and undertake reforms where improvements can be made to provide a competitive and verifiable environment in which our sectors can operate.


1. Implementing modern and effective regulatory reforms. 2. Implementing compliance, enforcement, licensing and accreditation programs across the livestock,

horticulture, aquaculture, fishing and broadacre sectors.3. Contributing to state and national policy development and implementation processes.


1. Implementing modern and effective regulatory reforms

Implement amendments to the Genetically Modified Crops Management Act 2004 to provide certainty to producers on growing GM food crops

Implement the review of administration of Primary Industry Funding Schemes and introduce a data management system to increase efficiency and fund benefits to industry

Complete consultation and prepare a Pastoral Lands Bill to provide an opportunity for South Australia to realise the land’s greatest value while maintaining its environmental and productive condition

Implement changes to Fisheries and Aquaculture expiation fees

Complete consultation to develop a new Biosecurity Act to provide a modern, cohesive and effective legal framework for managing and responding to biosecurity risks

Review the rules and regulations of the commercial Marine Scalefish Fishery to improve sustainability and operational efficiencies for the benefit of the fishing industry and the broader South Australian community

Work with regional landscape boards to implement state vertebrate pest and weed policies and management plans

Complete the review of the Aquaculture (Zones – Lower Eyre Peninsula) Policy 2013 to guarantee efficient use of waters to maximise the benefit of the aquaculture industry and South Australian community

Deliver a package of planning reform proposals to support growth of primary industries

Review the Veterinary Practice Act 2003 and Veterinary Practice Regulations 2017 to ensure that South Australia maintains a contemporary and flexible framework that continues to protect animal health, safety and public interest

Regulate the control and use of agriculture and veterinary chemicals including response to reports of illegal chemical use, including spray drift



2. Implementing compliance, enforcement, licensing and accreditation programs across the livestock, horticulture, aquaculture, fishing and broadacre sectors

Develop and implement prevention, surveillance and control programs for priority aquatic pests, weeds and vertebrate pests

Administer and enforce the Aquaculture Act 2001 and associated regulations

Continue environmental monitoring of aquaculture activities

Continue providing administrative support to the Aquaculture Tenure Allocation Board

Administer and enforce the Fisheries Management Act 2007 and associated regulations

Develop, maintain and review formal fisheries management plans for all major fisheries, incorporating harvest strategies, resource sharing and co-management arrangements

Manage and oversee the planning, zoning, case management and regulation of aquaculture activities in accordance with regulatory and policy requirements

Manage and regulate commercial, recreational, Aboriginal traditional fishing activities, and fish processing activities

Continue the implementation of effective policy on cost recovery for critical services provided to the fishing and aquaculture industries

Administer a comprehensive leasing and licensing service to the fishing and aquaculture sectors, including management of statutory registers and databases

Administer assessment and regulation of off-label chemical use applications for treatment of aquaculture stock and livestock movement applications

Administer licensing under industrial hemp legislation

Deliver high level investigative and enforcement functions to ensure adherence to regulations under the primary Acts for which PIRSA is the responsible agency

Actively monitor statewide compliance to support regulations of fishery and aquaculture legislation through a risk-based and intelligence driven approach

Develop and utilise community education and awareness programs towards enhancing understanding and uptake of compliance requirements

Manage the Fishcare Volunteer program and administer the 24-hour Fishwatch hotline

Monitor compliance with contractual and lease requirements of the forward sale of the government’s Green Triangle plantation harvesting rights

Provide for Ministerial oversight of industry funds for sheep, cattle, apiaries, wine, pig, grains and citrus

3. Contributing to state and national policy development and implementation processes

Deliver strategic biosecurity policy including the specified national obligations under the Intergovernmental Agreement for Biosecurity

Contribute to the implementation of national Agriculture Ministers Forum determinations

Provide advice and reform on forestry policy and legislative matters


Building Partnerships

To maximise the effectiveness of policy and program design and delivery, a partnership approach is taken with industry, other agencies, research organisations and regional communities. This provides a mutual understanding of issues and enhances government and industry capability and capacity to respond and find innovative ways to create opportunities to grow the sector and our regions.


1. Strengthening collaboration to maximise program design and delivery through mutual understanding and support.

2. Delivering effective partnership programs with our stakeholders that drive innovation, development, capability and growth in our sectors.


1. Strengthening collaboration to maximise program design and delivery through mutual understanding and support

Manage the Primary Producers SA and South Australian Wine Industry Association formal partnership agreements to strengthen collaboration, understanding and communication that benefits these industry sectors

Continue to build partnership with Ag Excellence Alliance and Agriculture Bureau SA to ensure two-way communication and trust is maintained to support the grower group network across the state

Develop and deliver the PIRSA Stretch Reconciliation Action Plan to ensure reconciliation at PIRSA is underpinned by relationships, respect and the creation of opportunities for Aboriginal peoples

Maintain a strong on-ground presence for PIRSA through our network of regional staff and our customer service centres in regional offices

Deliver on PIRSA’s commitments within the Buthera Agreement to ensure economic development aspirations of the Narungga Nation Aboriginal Corporation are achieved

Lead the State Government’s relationship with the National Water Grid Authority for national water infrastructure investment policy and projects

2. Delivering effective partnership programs with our stakeholders that drive innovation, development, capability and growth in our sectors

Foster and manage the Aboriginal Fisheries Officer Career Pathways Program to improve fisheries and aquaculture compliance efforts, and provide Aboriginal people with a meaningful career pathway

Prepare a South Australian Government response to the recommendations from the Forest Industry Advisory Council of South Australia to develop the forest and forest products sector

Work with our industry, government and academic partners to deliver Adelaide | South Australia’s membership to the Great Wine Capitals of the World Global Network program

Fund and administer the provision of community services for state-owned forests

Deliver the Ambassadors for Food, Wine and Agribusiness Program to support initiatives that grow the industry

Oversee key events and sponsorships that support industry and PIRSA programs

Review the Women Influencing Agribusiness and Regions Program

Actively engage the voice of our Indigenous Nations in projects, policy and programs through our connection to the Nations

Provide the South Australian Wine Industry Association $250,000 funding to deliver a market and industry development program to support the continued growth and prosperity of the wine industry

Work with the spirits industry to establish an industry forum and create a distillery trail


Organisational Performance

The following activities support continual business improvement to ensure PIRSA has sound, efficient and effective business practices, systems and procedures. PIRSA seeks to provide high quality, customer focussed and modern corporate activities and services.


1. Implementing sound financial processes and practices.2. Delivering sound, legislative compliant Human Resource management practices to maintain a high

performing, diverse, healthy and safe workforce and ensure legislative compliance for workforce relations matters.

3. Undertaking regular evaluation, audit and review of the PIRSA operating environment.4. Providing an efficient, reliable and secure ICT environment to support PIRSA in delivering services to

its customers and that takes advantage of new technologies. 5. Ensuring effective policies and practices are in place for compliance with governance requirements.


1. Implementing sound financial processes and practices

Drive financial strategy, budget development, financial modelling, monitoring financial performance and liaison with Department of Treasury and Finance

Prepare statutory financial statements, monitor compliance, cost-recovery, and maintain strong financial internal controls

Coordinate business and financial modelling for fee structures and cost recovery

Manage PIRSA’s property portfolio, capital works program and coordinate asset management activities

2. Delivering sound, legislative compliant Human Resource management practices to maintain a high performing, diverse, healthy and safe workforce and ensure legislative compliance for workforce relations matters

Deliver on PIRSA’s people strategy through engaging with staff, developing capabilities and building a positive and constructive workplace culture

Implement a revised work health and safety three year strategy

Implement new employee reward and recognition program

3. Undertaking regular evaluation, audit and review of the PIRSA operating environment

Ensure PIRSA’s risk management framework is effective and delivers compliance with all standards and requirements

Revise and deliver the agency’s internal and external audit and business continuity framework

4. Providing an efficient, reliable and secure ICT environment to support PIRSA in delivering services to its customers and that takes advantage of new technologies

Through GIS database and platform development, provide access to contemporary, timely mapping and location services to meet end user needs

Deliver the ICT applications, platforms and services that meet business and industry needs

5. Ensuring effective policies and practices are in place for compliance with governance requirements

Implement an effective maintenance and compliance framework for facility and asset management

Provide due diligence advice and legal services for the implementation of legislative services

Provide information management service including records management for the agency, Freedom of Information requests and the Policy, Procedure and Guidelines Framework

Deliver effective procurement practice and policy


Our Public Sector Values

The South Australian public sector values guide our behaviours and practices and apply to all employees regardless of position, technical expertise or location.

These values reflect our focus on the ever changing needs of South Australians and the place of Government in helping to grow the state’s prosperity and wellbeing.

Respect

We value every individual

Sustainability

We work to get the best results for current and future generations of South Australians

Service

We proudly serve the community and government of South Australia

Trust

We have confidence in the ability of others

Honesty and integrity

We act truthfully, consistently and fairly

Collaboration and engagement

We create solutions together

Professionalism

We strive for excellence

Courage and tenacity

We never give up


Our Staff Engagement

Two way communication is vital. Good internal communication and engagement in PIRSA is key to achieving our business outcomes.

We give all PIRSA staff the opportunity to share information, contribute to PIRSA thinking and better understand our business direction.

All staff communication connects all of our sites and enables us to reinforce our strategic directions as well as recognise our achievements.

The Regional Executive Visits Program provides the opportunity for our leaders to meet face-to-face with regional staff and stakeholders.

Our engagement also enables all staff to participate in learning and development programs and provide feedback to improve our programs.

PIRSA

Executive Leadership Team

Chief Executive, Heads of Divisions

Chief Finance Officer

Employee Engagement

Staff recognition program, multiple communication

channels used to engage staff on key issues

Staff Learning and Development

All staff

Regional Executive Visits Program

Executive Leadership Team, Regional Staff

and Stakeholders

PIRSA Senior Leadership Team

Direct Reports to Heads of Divisions

Internal Communication


Our Legislation

Agricultural and Veterinary Chemicals (South Australia) Act 1994

Agricultural and Veterinary Products (Control of Use) Act 2002

Aquaculture Act 2001

Biological Control Act 1986

Dog Fence Act 1946

Fisheries Management Act 2007

Forestry Act 1950

Forest Property Act 2000

Genetically Modified Crops Management Act 2004

Impounding Act 1920

Industrial Hemp Act 2017

Livestock Act 1997

Local Government (Forestry Reserves) Act 1944

Pastoral Land Management and Conservation Act 1989

Phylloxera and Grape Industry Act 1995

Plant Health Act 2009

Primary Industry Funding Schemes Act 1998

Primary Produce (Food Safety Schemes) Act 2004

Primary Producers Emergency Assistance Act 1967

Rural Industry Adjustment and Development Act 1985

South Australian Forestry Corporation Act 2000

Veterinary Practice Act 2003

Wine Grapes Industry Act 1991


pir.sa.gov.au

Our OfficesPIRSA Adelaide Office 25 Grenfell StreetAdelaide South Australia 5000GPO Box 1671Adelaide SA 5001

SARDI Plant Research Centre Waite Campus, 2b Hartley Grove Urrbrae SA 5064+61 8 8303 9400 [email protected] GPO Box 397 Adelaide SA 5001

Biosecurity SA 33 Flemington Street Glenside SA 5065 +61 8 8207 7900 [email protected] GPO Box 1671 Adelaide SA 5001

Seed Services Australia Plant Research Centre2a Hartley Grove Urrbrae SA 5064 +61 8 8303 [email protected] Box 1671 Adelaide SA 5001

South Australian Aquatic Sciences Centre (SAASC) 2 Hamra Avenue West Beach SA 5024 +61 8 8207 5400 [email protected] Box 120 Henley Beach SA 5024

Roseworthy

JS Davies Building, Roseworthy Campus 1454 Mudla Wirra Road Wasleys SA 5371+61 8 8313 7647 [email protected] Box 397 Adelaide SA 5001

Clare 155 Main North Road Clare SA 5453 +61 8 8842 6222

Minnipa Agricultural Centre 226 McKenzie Road Minnipa SA 5654 +61 8 8680 6200 PO Box 31 Minnipa SA 5654

Nuriootpa 571 Research Road Nuriootpa SA 5355 +61 8 8568 6400 PO Box 245 Nuriootpa SA 5355

Kingscote Shop 7, The Mall 56 Dauncey StreetKingscote SA 5223 +61 8 8553 4949 PO Box 115 Kingscote SA 5223

Mount Gambier 7-9 Krummel StreetMount Gambier SA 5290 +61 8 8735 1300 PO Box 2124 Mount Gambier SA 5290

Port Lincoln The Lincoln Marine Science Centre 1 Hindmarsh Street Port Lincoln SA 5606 +61 8 8688 3400 PO Box 1783 Port Lincoln SA 5606

Loxton Research Centre 1801 Bookpurnong Road Loxton SA 5333 +61 8 8595 9100 PO Box 411 Loxton SA 5333

Murray Bridge Bremer Road Murray Bridge SA 5253 +61 8 8539 2112PO Box 469 Murray Bridge SA 5253

Struan 74 Struan House Road Struan SA 5271 +61 8 8762 9100PO Box 618 Naracoorte SA 5271

Other PIRSA Facilities

Ceduna, Jamestown, Kingston SE, Kybybolite, Netley, Oodla Wirra, Pinnaroo, Pooraka, Port Augusta, Streaky Bay, Turretfield, Waite, Whyalla, Yamba and Yorketown.

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