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January 2021 Biosecurity Bulletin

Saturday, January 23, 2021 by Livestock SA

In this issue:
  • Bushfire support
  • Now is the time to review your biosecurity plan
  • Measuring the use of antibiotics in red meat
  • Biosecurity for on-farm visits
  • Have you noticed symptoms or experienced cases of pneumonia in sheep?
  • Simple steps to safeguard your biosecurity
  • Upcoming events

View the online e-newsletter

Filed Under: Biosecurity Bulletin

Skilled shearers valued by SA wool industry

Tuesday, January 19, 2021 by Livestock SA

Livestock SA is calling on the Australian Workers Union (AWU) to work with the Australian wool industry, rather than against it, by supporting shearers and recognising the value and respect woolgrowers have for them and their important role in farm businesses.
[Read more…]

Filed Under: Media Releases, Media Releases 2020, News

Revised Planning and Design Code Consultation

Thursday, January 7, 2021 by Livestock SA

Livestock SA has previously made submissions on Phase Two (Rural Areas) and Phase Three (Urban Areas) of the Draft Planning and Design Code Consultation. As part of these submissions, Livestock SA raised the conflict between primary production industries and believes this issue is still not addressed in the revised Planning and Design Code. Livestock SA believes if we are to protect and grow existing broadacre agriculture and avoid conflict with other agricultural pursuits, there needs to be policies in place ensuring that with any change, it becomes the responsibility of the landowner making the change, including to more intensive agriculture, viticulture and horticulture, to provide the appropriate buffers and anything else that may be required. Livestock SA also believes where broadacre land becomes non-viable due to restrictions imposed by approved new activities, particularly in the peri-urban zone, needs to be addressed further and remains concerned that broadacre livestock production has already been virtually squeezed out of this zone, with a resultant loss of economic production for the State.

Read the Livestock SA submission

Filed Under: Industry News, Submissions, Submissions 2020

Industrial relations – update

Wednesday, January 6, 2021 by Livestock SA

The latest updates on industrial relations from Mediation and Employment Relations Service’s Chas Cini.

Broadacre farming

Shearing

Pastoral award

Filed Under: Industry News, Industry News 2020, News

NFF seeking input on Farm Data Code

Wednesday, January 6, 2021 by Livestock SA

The National Farmers’ Federation is calling on stakeholders to have their say, as part of a review of the Australian Farm Data Code. The Code was released in February of this year, and the NFF is now seeking to understand awareness and uptake of the Code, as well as appetite for certification of products and services.

Click here to have your say. Survey closes end of January 2021.

Filed Under: Industry News, Industry News 2020

Integrity Systems – December update

Wednesday, January 6, 2021 by Livestock SA

Integrity Matters newsletter

  • LPA NVDs changes in 2020
  • Strengthening data security
  • Carcass feedback through Livestock Data Link
  • Pilot study into enhancing producer feedback
  • ISC Helpdesk update
  • Producer survey results
  • ISC program updates

Read more

Filed Under: Industry News, Industry News 2020

Limestone Coast Pest Management Strategy Review

Wednesday, January 6, 2021 by Livestock SA

The Pest Management Strategy plan will be able to provide a good basis for some effective pest polices for the effective management and control of pest plants and animals.

Livestock SA believes consideration should be given in the review to supplementing pest risk assessments with benefit cost analyses, so that an economic assessment can also be made of the management and control programs for pest animals and plants.

Livestock SA also believes rabbit management should be moved to the ‘destroy infestations’ management category as it is estimated rabbits cause over $200 million a year in losses to Australian agriculture.

Feral cats also need to be mentioned when discussing management of pests as they can threaten lamb production and carry infectious diseases.

Mention of the management of over-abundant native animals has not been discussed in the review.

Of particular concern in the Limestone Coast region are the relatively high numbers of kangaroos, the ease with which kangaroo numbers can quickly increase and the effect this can have on total grazing pressure. Further options need to be considered for effective control of kangaroos in this region.

Read the Livestock SA submission

Filed Under: Industry News, Submissions, Submissions 2020

Stock on Roads Operational Instruction

Wednesday, January 6, 2021 by Livestock SA

The Road Traffic Act does not currently contain any requirements for traffic control when droving stock along roads. While there is no regulatory requirement to use signs when moving stock, stockowners have a duty of care to warn others of potential hazards due to the movement of animals under their control. Both temporary and permanent signs are only intended to warn drivers of the likelihood of stock being on the road.

Summary

Temporary warning signs

  • Signs are encouraged when stock is about to enter, crossing or on a road
  • An orange flag (450 mm x 300 mm) may also be used to improve visibility of signs but not compulsory
  • Signs should not be left up on a permanent basis and are not suitable for night use
  • Signs should be places on the shoulder of the road and should be visible to drivers over an approach distance of 80 m up to 250m depending on approach speed

Use of flashing yellow lights

  • Stockowners are permitted to use yellow flashing lights when moving stock
  • The light must be mounted on top of a vehicle and must be visible from all sides
  • Flashing yellow lights are not compulsory however, are encouraged when stock are not clearly visible to a driver or a vehicle is left stationary not clear of the shoulder while the stock is being moved

Permanent stock crossing and warning signs

  • Permanent signs are often installed where there are daily stock movements occurring across or along the road between paddocks or on an unfenced road where there is potential for wandering stock
  • No signs may be installed on roads without the approval of the appropriate road authority

Read the updated Stock on Roads operational instruction

Filed Under: Industry News, Industry News 2020, News

December 2020 Biosecurity Bulletin

Friday, December 18, 2020 by Livestock SA

In this issue:
  • Biosecurity is a shared responsibility
  • Bushfire preparedness
  • Changes to LPA NVDs
  • Cats have $12 million impact on Australian agriculture
  • Simple Steps to Safeguard your Biosecurity

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Filed Under: Biosecurity Bulletin

December/January 2021 Livestock SA News

Friday, December 11, 2020 by Livestock SA

In this issue:
  • From the President – 2020 in review
  • Christmas office hours
  • Around the traps
  • Revitalising Private Conservation in South Australia
  • Submissions
  • MLA updates: Redefining resilience
  • Remote airstrips made safer
  • Save the date: Southern Region Meeting

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View the online PDF

Filed Under: News, Newsletters and Reports, Newsletters and Reports 2020

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