Monthly Newsletter | September 2026

Livestock SA September Monthly Update

This month’s newsletter highlights key advocacy and engagement activities undertaken on behalf of South Australian livestock producers. Chair Gillian Fennell reflects on attending the NFF Leaders' Summit in Canberra, bringing together agricultural leaders to discuss the future of Australian farming, and on recent producer roundtables in Adelaide and Coober Pedy focused on collaboration, pastoral issues and representing grassroots producers.

You’ll also find updates on:

🔹 Annual Producer Priorities Survey – Have your say and go into the draw to win one of two $500 fuel cards
🔹 Royal Adelaide Show 🗓️ 5-13 September – Meet the Livestock SA team at the Show
🔹 Regional Round Up – Murray Bridge event wrap-up
🔹 Biosecurity Farmer of the Year – Nominations close 10 September
🔹 Sheep Health & Lameness Workshops – Events across South Australia
🔹 eID Traceability Videos – New resources to support the transition to mandatory eID
🔹 H5 Bird Flu Update – Latest information and reporting advice
🔹 Biosecurity Uplift Grants – Funding available for biosecurity-focused initiatives
🔹 Farm Fire Unit Grants – Support available through the CFS
🔹 Industrial Relations Update – September workplace and compliance developments
🔹 Wild Dog Management – Why cross-border collaboration matters
🔹 Shell Fuel Card Benefit – Save 7 cents per litre

This edition reflects Livestock SA's continued focus on advocacy, producer engagement, biosecurity, industry resilience and ensuring the voice of South Australian livestock producers is heard at both state and national levels.