Livestock SA is pleased to note that the new Planning and Design Code has been drafted with the intent to support primary industries. It will be necessary to ensure the changes are compatible with two new pieces of legislation being developed by the State Government – the new Biosecurity and Pastoral Acts. Livestock SA’s submission discusses the minimum land size for farming, conflicts between primary production industries and flexibility surrounding changes in farming practice.
SPA – Building the flock focus for Sheep Producers Australia in 2020
Sheep Producers Australia has reported on a year of strategic work and outlined its core areas of focus for 2020 at its Annual General Meeting yesterday in Tamworth, NSW.
SPA members also farewelled long-serving board member Michael Craig and endorsed returning board member Jamie Heinrich and new appointment Allison Horswill for three-year terms.
NWDAP – SA Dog Fence rebuild tenders out
The $25 million rebuild of the South Australian Dog Fence is underway with material and labour supply tenders now open.
Announced by the Minister for Primary Industries and Regional Development Tim Whetstone, the tender documents reveal just how epic this project is with successful applicants being asked to supply up to 71,000 timber posts, 127,500 steel droppers and more than 7000km of wire.
Applications are also being sought from fencing and earthworks contractors.
Minister Whetstone said: “With our pastoral areas facing the challenges of drought, this project will not only limit the impact of wild dogs on our $4.3 billion livestock industry but also provide extra employment opportunities.”
The project is expected to create up to 63 full-time jobs by its third year
MLA – A ‘Taste’ of red meat
MLA has teamed up with Australia’s biggest recipe website, taste.com.au, to inspire the site’s 5.1 million visitors to cook more beef and lamb each month.
The 12-month partnership launched on 1 November will help build greater awareness and cooking confidence among Australian consumers.
National Agriculture Day
Next Thursday, 21 November is National Agriculture Day!
This AgDay we’re reminding all Australians what they have in common with their country cousins with the theme #WeAreAustralianFarmers!
Whether city or bush-based, Australians are all motivated to create a better future for our families and our environment.
We all live in the same modern world and share the same progressive values.
With so many farmers contending with one of the worst droughts in living memory, there’s never been a better time to stand with our farming communities.
Show your support on AgDay by sharing the hashtags #WeAreAusFarmers and #AgDayAU across your social media platforms.
Getting Sheep through the Drought
During September, with PIRSA and with funding from the Australian Government’s Primary Health Network, Livestock SA ran seven shearing shed discussions for livestock producers in some of the areas most affected by the drought in the last three years.
The sessions were designed to draw on farmers’ knowledge and experiences in managing the tough conditions, the support from industry experts, planning and management while in drought, planning for recovery and managing well being.
November 2019 Livestock SA News
In this issue:
- Calling for nominations for Livestock SA Cattle and Sheep Industry Fund Boards
- Around the traps
- Remote Area Tax Concessions and Payments submisson
- Inquiry into growing Australian agriculture to $100 billion by 2030 submission
- Trespass legislation submission
- Getting Sheep through the Drought
- Livestock SA & WFI celebrate National Ag Day
Property ID reform submission
Livestock SA welcomes the expansion of the use of property identifiers to include crops as well as livestock. This will assist in enhancing Australia’s traceability arrangements across all sectors of agriculture, and help with managing pest and disease outbreaks, emergencies, food safety, trade and market access requirements. These reforms will also allow industry to address increasing consumer interest in product sustainability, ethics and providence.
PIRSA Drought Response Brochure 2019
The PIRSA Drought Response brochure is the South Australian guide for drought assistance.
The brochure includes various programs and services available in SA, the drought assistance they provide and the costs associated with the program or service.
AWI Drought Resources
Dry seasonal conditions need to be planned for, and carefully managed for the sustainability of woolgrowing enterprises, the industry and the environment.
AWI has a range of drought planning, management and recovery resources available for woolgrowers going into, enduring and recovering from drought.
