Livestock SA secures ongoing funding for Red Meat Challenges Project to support producers through drought

Livestock SA has welcomed the confirmation of ongoing funding from the South Australian Government to continue the Red Meat Challenges (RMC) Project, which will deliver targeted technical workshops and community events to support producers across the state during ongoing drought conditions.

Funded through the South Australian Government’s $73 million Drought Support Package, the new funding allocation of $50,000 from the Department of Primary Industries and Regions SA (PIRSA), will enable the delivery of producer-led events focused on livestock management, recovery planning, and community resilience.

Livestock SA Chair Gillian Fennell said the project’s continuation recognises the vital role that practical support and local engagement play in helping producers withstand and recover from drought.

“South Australian producers continue to face extremely challenging dry conditions, and with no clear seasonal break, initiatives like the Red Meat Challenges Project provide much-needed technical guidance as well as opportunities for communities to connect,” Ms Fennell said.

“The RMC Project has already reached more than 5,000 producers across the state through technical workshops and BBQs, and this next phase will ensure that support continues where it is needed most.”

The program will deliver two tiers of events. Larger-scale workshops and webinars will provide technical content and opportunities for shared learning, while smaller-scale sessions, hosted by local groups, will focus on regionally relevant challenges such as animal health, feed budgeting, and pasture recovery. Each event will include a social component to encourage peer support and connection.

Organisations wishing to access funding to host events under the RMC Project can apply through the Livestock SA website: https://livestocksa.com.au/livestocksa-projects/red-meat-challenges-workshops

“This project recognises that resilience is not just about technical knowledge. It is also about maintaining strong, connected communities,” Ms Fennell said.

“We thank Minister for Primary Industries and Regional Development, Clare Scriven and PIRSA for their support in ensuring this initiative continues.”

“Livestock SA looks forward to working with producers, consultants, and regional partners to deliver events that make a tangible difference for our members and their communities.”

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