The Minister has approved the release of $667,982 from the Cattle Industry Fund in 2019-20 for programs and projects to benefit South Australia's beef and dairy cattle industries as recommended by the SA Cattle Advisory Group as follows:

Efficient and sustainable production

• Red Meat and Wool Growth Program
• Farm Biosecurity and Endemic Disease Management Program

Maintaining market access and securing new markets

• National Livestock Identification System (NLIS) Compliance Program – Cattle

Industry advocacy

• Livestock SA Contribution
• SA Dairyfarmers’ Association Contribution

Business management and skills development

• SA Junior Heifer Expo 2019

Expenditure from the Cattle Industry Fund also funds administration, board expenses and refund payments.

Details of actual fund expenditure will be published in the 2019-20 Cattle Industry Fund Annual Report and made available once this report has been tabled in Parliament.