Media Releases 2020
Skilled shearers valued by SA wool industry
Livestock SA is calling on the Australian Workers Union (AWU) to work with the Australian wool industry, rather than against it, by supporting shearers and recognising the value and respect woolgrowers have for them and their important role in farm businesses.
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Open call for small SA sheep and cattle projects
SA sheep and cattle industry researchers and farming groups are invited to apply for small project funding up to $10,000 with project concepts which will provide benefits to the state’s livestock industry. Read More
Consultation now open for SA Sheep Industry Blueprint
Producers and industry stakeholders have the opportunity to provide their thoughts on the future of the state’s sheep industry to inform the new South Australian Sheep Industry Blueprint for the next decade.
Board member election results announced at Livestock SA AGM
The new Livestock SA board members have been announced during Livestock SA’s Annual General Meeting held online this morning.
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Draft Pastoral Lands Bill now out for public consultation
Livestock SA has welcomed the release of the draft Pastoral Lands Bill by the State Government, which is now open for a six-week public consultation.
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Support still available for bushfire-affected producers
South Australian red meat producers impacted by summer bushfires in late 2019 and early 2020 can still access Meat & Livestock Australia’s (MLA) Back to Business one-on-one support program, which has now been extended to the end of this year.
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David Basham MP: $5m in Sheep and Cattle Industry funds to strengthen market access
Australia’s livestock industry is set to benefit from an injection of more than $5 million of industry funds aimed at strengthening market access, biosecurity and disease management.
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Livestock SA members to vote on board nominees
Livestock SA members will cast their ballots to fill five positions on the Livestock SA board after nine nominations were received.
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Livestock SA welcomes new Minister for Primary Industries and Regional Development
Livestock SA has welcomed the appointment of David Basham as the new Minister for Primary Industries and Regional Development.
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Nominees sought for Livestock SA board
Producers with a passion for advancing the South Australian livestock industry are encouraged to apply for a position on the Livestock SA Board. Read More
SA sheep industry growth supported by Blueprint
The Sheep Industry Blueprint has successfully fostered greater coordination and collaboration, while attracting investments for research, development and extension.
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Livestock SA welcomes Strzelecki Track upgrade
Livestock SA has welcomed the South Australian Government’s announcement to begin the upgrade and sealing of the Strzelecki Track. Read More
Water price reduction welcomed by SA livestock producers
South Australian livestock producers will be relieved from high water prices thanks to a State Government commitment to reduce water costs.
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New biosecurity support for SA red meat and wool industries
South Australian livestock producers now have access to increased on-farm biosecurity support thanks to the appointment of two new biosecurity extension officers.
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Sheep and Cattle Fund Boards transition to industry complete
Transition of South Australia’s sheep and cattle industry funds to industry management has now been finalised, providing industry with more control over where producer levy contributions are being invested.
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New landscape act opens opportunities for SA producers
The management of the state’s land, water, pest, plants and animals and biodiversity has been significantly updated following the introduction of new legislation by the State Government.
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Water infrastructure grants available to drought affected producers
Drought affected farmers have the opportunity to access up to $50,000 to help with the purchase and installation of on-farm water infrastructure under the On-Farm Emergency Water Infrastructure Rebate Scheme.
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Bushfire relief fodder donation depots open to SA producers
More than 700 tonnes of hay has already been donated to fire-affected farmers around the state who have been struggling to feed their livestock, with Livestock SA inviting further fodder donations to support the bushfire crisis currently unfolding in Kangaroo Island.
