Industry Facts

Primary production is a vital part of the South Australian economy.

  • In 2018–19, the agriculture, food, wine and forestry industries generated about $15.2 billion in revenue and accounted for 47% of the state’s merchandise exports.
  • One in five South Australians are employed in food and wine industries.
  • There are approximately 13,500 farms in South Australia.

More information:

PIRSA Food and Wine Scorecard
PIRSA - South Australian Dairy
PIRSA - South Australian Meat & Livestock
Primary Industries Dashboard
PIRSA - South Australian Grains
PIRSA - South Australian Horticulture
PIRSA - South Australian Wine