What a year 2020 has been!
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November Newsletter: President’s Report
Highly anticipated heavy rainfall has provided some relief from the dry conditions in many regions of the state this past month.
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October Stock Journal Column: Reviewing bushfire support for SA producers
Livestock SA is using the learnings from the 2019-20 bushfires to ensure future responses to natural disasters offer similar relief for those affected and continue to be well coordinated and accessible.
The organisation has reviewed its support and response efforts in conjunction with the SA Country Fire Service as attention now turns towards the coming summer bushfire season.
The fires in the Adelaide Hills and Kangaroo Island combined resulted in the loss of three lives, 46,700 livestock, 100 homes and 260,000 hectares of land.
October Newsletter: President’s Report
There are some new faces on the Livestock SA board as we welcome Richard Kirkland, Furner; Marina Gregor, Kangaroo Island; and Robert Brokenshire, Mount Compass, who were announced during the Annual General Meeting on 14 September.
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October 2020 newsletter – Reflecting on last year’s bushfire season
As we look forward to the onset of bushfire season, it’s also appropriate to reflect back on last season’s challenges.
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September Stock Journal Column: Commercial harvesting helps manage roos
OVER-abundant kangaroo populations continue to cause damage to farming land, infrastructure and crops in South Australia.
Kangaroos have long benefited from livestock production because of the removal of natural predators and increased access to water and grazing land.
September Newsletter: President’s Report
WHILE many areas of South Australia received welcome rains in August after what had been a very dry winter, some areas of the state are still battling drought conditions.
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2020 Stock Journal Livestock Annual
Our Biosecurity Extension team and the Sheep Industry Funds are featured in the 2020 Stock Journal Livestock Annual.
August Stock Journal Column: Close collaboration with Minister is crucial
LIVESTOCK SA welcomed the appointment of David Basham as the new South Australian Minister for Primary Industries and Regional Development last month.
While Livestock SA acknowledges the progress which has been made during the past two years, a high priority is to follow-up on the issues which still need to be addressed in the industry with the new Minister.
August Newsletter: President’s Report
LIVESTOCK SA would like to acknowledge the support of Tim Whetstone as Minister for Primary Industries and Regional Development over the past few years.
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