The Sheep and Beef Industry Blueprints and the Livestock Biosecurity Blueprint are industry initiatives, developed by industry, for industry.
SA Beef Industry Blueprint
The South Australian Beef Industry Blueprint seeks to position the industry to capture the benefits that exist in growing demand for premium beef.
SA Sheep Industry Blueprint
The South Australian Sheep Industry Blueprint has a vision is to support a prosperous South Australian sheep value chain that is connected and adaptable, capturing market opportunities and continuously improving stewardship for our animals and the land.
SA Livestock Biosecurity Blueprint
This Blueprint's vision is for a livestock industry with the systems, capability, and capacity to minimise the risks of, and maximise preparedness for, endemic and exotic pest, weed and disease incursions.
Blueprint Executive Committee
The Blueprint Executive Committee is a dedicated group who provide guidance, advice and assistance to the Livestock SA Board in respect to the implementation and continued development of the Sheep and Beef Industry Blueprints. The committee is responsible for maintaining an Industry Blueprint Working Group comprised of members whose collective experience spans the entire product value chain.
Working Group members Jane Kellock, Joe Keynes, Elke Hocking, Wayne Pitchford, and Peter Appleford are appointed to the Blueprint Executive Committee. Livestock SA CEO Travis Tobin and Blueprint Manager Libby Tedstone advise Committee meetings.
Elke Hocking
Blueprint Chair / SA Livestock ConsultantWith over 20 years’ experience within the livestock industry, Elke currently works as a private livestock consultant, involved in extension and adoption programs for red...
Joe Keynes
Livestock SA PresidentJoe Keynes is a partner in Keyneton Station, a family farming business based in the Eastern Mount Lofty Ranges and South East, grazing Merino sheep...
Professor Wayne Pitchford
The University of AdelaideWayne is Professor of Animal Breeding and Genetics and Director of the Davies Livestock Research Centre at the University of Adelaide. He studied Agricultural Science...
Dr. Peter Appleford
Primary Industries & Regions SADr. Peter Appleford leads the Industry and Regional Development division and is responsible for the oversight of strategic policy and legislative reform, industry development, recovery...
Henry Goode
Producer – Kingston S.E.Henry Goode brings a wealth of experience and new passion as a 5th generation farmer operating 3,400ha mixed farming on the Limestone Coast. He farms...
Industry Blueprint Working Group
The Industry Blueprint Working Group consist of representatives across the sheep meat, wool and beef industries from all parts of the value chain. The Industry Blueprint Working Group has a critical role in both the development and implementation of the Blueprints and represents an important design feature in that there is a mechanism for implementation of the required actions to achieve the targets detailed in the Industry Blueprints.
Rebecca Rowe
Princess Royal StationRebecca Rowe brings much-needed expertise from beef feed lotting. Bec is the General Manager of both Princess Royal and Tungali Feedlots, is a member of...
David Michell
Michell WoolThe Michell family has been involved in the Australian wool industry for over 140 years, with David being the Executive Director and owner of Michell...
Mark Inglis
Thomas Foods InternationalMark has worked on and managed several livestock-focused properties, including cattle properties in Western Australia's Kimberley, sheep properties for wool and meat in Victoria, and...
Taryn Mangelsdorf
Northern and Yorke Landscape BoardTaryn is the Sustainable Agriculture Officer for Northern and Yorke Landscape Board and represents Landscape SA on the working group. She works with farmers, farming...
Dr Mary Carr
Biosecurity SADr Mary Carr has worked as a veterinary officer for PIRSA since 2008 and is currently the Chief Veterinary Officer of South Australia. Her experience...
Luke Schreiber
Spence Dix & Co AgentLuke is a livestock agent-based at Tintinara, covering the Upper South East and Mallee for an independent agency, Spence Dix & Co. Growing up in...
Dr Stephen Lee
The University of AdelaideStephen is the Director or the South Australian Drought Resilience Adoption and Innovation Hub. The Hub comprises a dynamic network of primary producers, industry groups...
Henry Goode
Producer – Kingston S.E.Henry Goode brings a wealth of experience and new passion as a 5th generation farmer operating 3,400ha mixed farming on the Limestone Coast. He farms...
Mark Fennell
Producer – Lambina StationMark Fennel brings 30 years of practical experience and contributes a much-needed extensive production perspective from the state’s north where he operates a million-acre Chabray...
Becky Houston
Primary Industries & Regions SABecky is the General Manager, Major Programs with the Department of Primary Industries and Regions (PIRSA) which oversees the delivery of initiatives that aim to...
Dr Mike Steer
Research Director at SARDIDr Mike Steer is the Research Director of the Aquatic & Livestock Sciences Division of the South Australian Research and Development Institute (SARDI), the research...
Dr David Seth Cooper
Producer – CC Cooper & Co, JamestownDr. David Seth Cooper is a fifth-generation SA primary producer based at Jamestown, where his family-run merino sheep, as well as produce wheat, export hay...
Andrew Bell
Producer – MillicentAndrew’s forebears started farming at Millicent in the Lower South East in 1928. The family farm now covers around 4500 hectares and centres its activities...
Anne Collins
Livestock ConsultantWith almost three decades of dedicated service to the livestock industry, Anne Collins is a seasoned professional in her field. The bulk of her extensive...
Deb Scammell
Experienced Sales Manager with a demonstrated history of working in the food production industry currently consulting in Ruminant nutrition and production. Skilled in Research, Management...
Elke Hocking
Blueprint Chair / SA Livestock ConsultantWith over 20 years’ experience within the livestock industry, Elke currently works as a private livestock consultant, involved in extension and adoption programs for red...
Professor Wayne Pitchford
The University of AdelaideWayne is Professor of Animal Breeding and Genetics and Director of the Davies Livestock Research Centre at the University of Adelaide. He studied Agricultural Science...
Dr. Peter Appleford
Primary Industries & Regions SADr. Peter Appleford leads the Industry and Regional Development division and is responsible for the oversight of strategic policy and legislative reform, industry development, recovery...
Sandy Nott
Producer - Fleurieu PeninsulaSandy Nott, a prominent figure in agriculture, was born in 1983 on a diverse farm in Tintinara. Sandy's journey began amidst sheep, cattle, and cropping activities. During his schooling, the family moved to the UK...
Matthew Scharkie
Producer - Mid NorthMatthew's journey began on a family sheep property in South Australia's Mid North. After training as a Diesel Mechanic and exploring the mining industry, he returned to his roots in 2014, joining forces with his...
The 2028 SA Beef Industry Blueprint 2028 is nearing completion of a mid-term review and the 2030 SA Beef Industry Blueprint will be released in 2023.
Libby Tedstone | SA Beef & Sheep Industry Blueprint Manager
Email: ltedstone@livestocksa.org.au
Mobile: 0427 970 565
Tel: 08 8297 2299
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