MacLoran Farm

Projects / Service Providers

Funding Approved

Investment Priority 1: Maintaining market access and securing new markets

NLIS Cattle Compliance Program

Service Provider: Department of Primary Industries and Regions SA

Summary: The NLIS Cattle Program supports the South Australian cattle industry by monitoring and enforcing compliance with cattle identification and traceability requirements for the purpose of disease control, food safety 

and market access.

Benefits to Industry: PIRSA is required to monitor and enforce compliance with National  Livestock Traceability Performance Standards which include timeframes for tracing animals quickly and reliably in the event of an emergency animal disease incident. 

$67,000

Investment Priority 2: Efficient and sustainable production

SA Biosecurity Extension

Service Provider: Livestock SA

Summary: The South Australian Livestock Biosecurity Extension Project (SALBEP) is a vital initiative designed to strengthen biosecurity preparedness, disease prevention, and animal welfare outcomes across the South Australian livestock sector.

Benefits to Industry: SALBEP equips producers with tools to prevent, manage, and respond to biosecurity threats, strengthening resilience, protecting animal health, and safeguarding market access. Targeted training, workshops, and communication initiatives drive best-practice adoption, reducing disease risks and improving productivity.

$60,108

Investment Priority 3: Business management and skills development

SA Junior Heifer Expo

Service Provider: SA Junior Heifer Expo Organising Committee

Summary: Established in 1985, the SA Junior Heifer Expo educates and inspires youth through hands-on experience and career opportunities in the beef industry. It connects participants with passionate mentors, building skills, confidence, and long-term engagement in Australian beef production.

Benefits to Industry: With 195 entrants last year, the Expo offers SA youth valuable exposure to the beef industry, supporting the SA Red Meat & Wool Blueprint. It fosters career pathways, learning, and innovation while building knowledge of the supply chain, biosecurity, market standards, and best practices in welfare, health, and breeding.

$25,000

Investment Priority 4: Advocacy


SA Livestock Industry Development

Service Provider: Livestock SA

Summary: To drive the strategic development of our sector and secure the best outcomes for SA beef producers.

Benefits to Industry: Facilitates Livestock SA policy and advocacy efforts, enables strategic leadership and collaboration across the beef industry value chain, effectively manages the governance and administration  of the SA Cattle Industry Fund to  meet legal and government  requirements and industry expectations. 
$351,620

Small Project Fund

Service Provider: Livestock SA

Summary: Preapproved expenditure for small projects that benefit the industry. Unspent funds will be returned to the CIF at financial year end. 

Benefits to Industry: Benefits will vary from project to  project.
$30,000