Media Releases 2017
South Australians urged to support the industry on National Agriculture Day
With one in five South Australians employed in the food industry, the state’s commodity advocacy and research groups are encouraging everyone to celebrate the industry on National Agriculture Day on Tuesday November 21.
Livestock SA welcomes Federal Govt funding for wild dog control
Livestock SA has welcomed news of Federal Government funding for Stage 3 of the National Wild Dog Action Plan in 2017-18 and 2018-19.
Water security remains essential for the long-term viability of SA livestock producers
South Australian livestock producers are urged to ‘have their say’ on water issues as part of a new, joint project between Livestock SA and Primary Industries and Regions SA (PIRSA).
Livestock SA welcomes new President Joe Keynes
Keyneton livestock producer Joe Keynes has been appointed President of Livestock SA, replacing former leader Geoff Power, who retired from the role at the Growing SA Conference and Livestock SA AGM last month.
Former President celebrated as inaugural Australian Wool Industry Medal winner
Livestock SA immediate past President Geoff Power’s long commitment to the South Australian and national wool industry was recognised tonight, being awarded an inaugural Australian Wool Industry Medal in Melbourne, held as part of the AWIS Wool Week 2017. Geoff was one of 11 industry stalwarts to receive a medal at the event.
Packed GROWING SA event shines a light on ag’s importance
ABOUT 300 people attended the inaugural GROWING SA conference in Hahndorf last Friday to hear the latest in farm business advice, research and development and policy updates.
Livestock SA welcomes new board members in 2017-18
Livestock SA will welcome three new members to its board following the 2017-18 nomination process. Producers Mark Dennis, Koppio; Gillian Fennell, Lambina Station, Marla, and Kate McLachlan, Gawler River, will join two returned board members Richard Halliday, Bordertown and Allan Piggott, Moorlands, for a two-year term.
LPA program changes welcomed by SA livestock producers
Livestock SA has welcomed recent changes announced as part of the ongoing development of the Livestock Production Assurance program, with a greater focus on biosecurity and animal welfare practices.
Beef producers urged to implement on-farm biosecurity programs
Livestock SA has welcomed the latest changes to the management framework of bovine Johne’s disease– with the Cattle Council of Australia Board amending current policy so beef herds with a transition score of J-BAS 7 or 8 will now revert to a J-BAS 6 if no on-farm biosecurity plan is in place by July 1, rather than J-BAS 0.
Producers encouraged to nominate for Livestock SA board
South Australian livestock producers are being encouraged to consider nominating for the Livestock SA board.
Livestock SA welcomes funding for Yorkey’s Crossing facility
Livestock SA has today welcomed the announcement by the State Government that it will fund a decoupling facility, including a livestock transfer tower, at Yorkey’s Crossing near Port Augusta.
Statewide crackdown on sheep and goat NLIS Compliance
LIVESTOCK producers are warned of a statewide focus on sheep and goat traceability targeting identification and movement documentation at saleyards, from now until June 30, 2017.
Inaugural GROWING SA conference to highlight primary production’s value
Grain Producers SA and Livestock SA are partnering to host a joint industry conference this year, called GROWING SA.
Doubts raised on landowner mining royalty payments
Livestock SA is seeking clarity on the State Government’s plan to return 10 per cent of royalties for gas extraction to landowners, announced as part of the South Australian Power for South Australians plan this week.
Wild dog control remains critical as numbers rise across SA
LIVESTOCK SA is continuing its call for immediate action from the State Government in response to a huge increase in wild dog populations in pastoral regions north of Port Augusta.
Q Fever vaccine subsidy crucial to protect workers
LIVESTOCK SA has called for the Australian Government to support a new National Q Fever Management Program to subsidise Q Fever vaccinations for all individuals over 15 years of age living in rural areas.
