Media Releases 2018
Livestock SA welcomes election of John Falkenhagen as GICA President
Livestock SA has welcomed the election of South Australian producer John Falkenhagen as President of the Goat Industry Council of Australia (GICA) and Peter Lauterbach as Treasurer.
Livestock SA welcomes re-election of Amanda Giles to CCA Board
Livestock SA has welcomed the re-election of Amanda Giles to the Board of the Cattle Council of Australia (CCA).
Government of SA – Family and Business Support program rolls out in drought-affected regions
Eight Family and Business (FaB) Support mentors have been appointed across drought-affected areas of upper Eyre Peninsula, Murray-Mallee, mid and Upper North, and the pastoral areas.
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Aussie Wool supports drought affected woolgrowers
Aussie Wool is supporting drought affected woolgrowers, by offering them a package of free wool brokerage.
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PIRSA – State Government rolls out support program to drought affected regions
South Australian farmers and their families impacted by the dry conditions will be provided assistance through the State Government’s appointment of up to eight Family and Business Support scouts.
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Key ag issues up for debate at second GROWING SA Conference
Registrations are open for the second GROWING SA conference, featuring an exciting line-up of speakers, including Minister for Primary Industries Tim Whetstone, and receiving huge support from industry sponsors.
Producers encouraged to nominate for Livestock SA board
South Australian livestock producers are being encouraged to consider nominating for the Livestock SA board.
GROWING SA to highlight policy impacts on-farm
South Australia’s only forum to debate grains and livestock advocacy, research and farm business issues is back.
Livestock SA welcomes government commitment to wild dog control
Livestock SA has welcomed today’s announcement by Minister for Primary Industries and Regional Development Tim Whetstone that the State Government will deliver the equivalent of two full time wild dog trappers to protect South Australia’s $4.7 billion livestock industry.
Livestock SA endorses change to lamb definition
Livestock SA supports the decision of Sheep Producers Australia to endorse a change in the industry definition of lamb so it aligns with the New Zealand definition.
Keith to host April Livestock SA meeting
The next Livestock SA Southern Region meeting will be held at the Keith Golf Club on Wednesday April 11.
SA Govt urged to commit to livestock R&D
Livestock SA has called on the incoming South Australian Government to commit to investing in livestock research, development and implementation in the industries which underpin and contribute significantly to the health of this sector.
Livestock SA supports Low-Flow Project in Eastern Mt Lofty’s
Livestock SA has got behind a Natural Resources SAMDB program to encourage landholders, and particularly livestock producers, to participate in returning ‘low (stream) flows’ around farm dams to watercourses in the Eastern Mt Lofty Ranges.
Livestock SA highlights six key areas to Growing SA’s economy
Livestock SA today released its 2018 SA Election position paper highlighting six key focus areas that need to be addressed by the incoming SA Government to ensure the livestock industry continues to remain a leading contributor to the State’s economy.
New Cattle Council CEO to speak at Robe livestock meeting
Livestock SA’s annual summer meeting has drawn another high-profile guest speaker this year, with Cattle Council of Australia CEO Margo Andrae confirmed to attend the forthcoming industry event at Robe on Friday, February 9.
Agricultural impact assessment of Sherwood fire continues
The assessment on the impact of stock and other agricultural losses as a result of the Sherwood fire continues.
State Controller for Agricultural and Animal Services, Will Zacharin said assessments so far have identified a total of 41 fire affected properties as Department of Primary Industries and Region SA (PIRSA) officers liaise with affected producers.
