Monthly Newsletter | August 2025
From the recent AFL Drought Support Match to new projects through the Sheep and Cattle Funds, this month’s update covers key issues and opportunities for South Australian livestock producers.
Time for SA to match the east: A case for a rural finance and resilience agency
[As published in the Stock Journal] Such is the scale and footprint of the livestock industry that this year we’ve been advocating for members affected by both climatic extremes –...
High Demand Drives Competitive 2025–26 Sheep and Cattle Industry Fund Allocation Process
More than $3.5 million from the Sheep Industry Fund and $528,000 from the Cattle Industry Fund has been committed to new projects and activities that aim to strengthen South Australia's...
Biosecurity Bulletin | July 2025
In This Issue: LPA Animal Welfare Management Tool eID Tag Discount And Equipment Rebate Extended 2024 Biosecurity Farmer of the Year On-Farm Prevention of Johne’s Disease National Vendor Declaration Review
Barge solution to reconnect SA’s north-east
Livestock SA has welcomed the commitment from Federal and State Governments for further targeted disaster assistance for producers and communities in the state’s north-east, including the construction of a temporary...
Monthly Newsletter | July 2025
Livestock SA July Monthly Update This month’s newsletter highlights how we continue advocating for practical drought support, raising concerns about the draft Drought Response and Recovery Coordinator Bill and its...
Effective heritage needs a better framework
[as published in the Stock Journal] South Australian livestock producers fully support protecting Aboriginal cultural heritage. However, recent amendments to the Aboriginal Heritage Act 1988, while well-intentioned, have created an...
Industrial Relations Update | July 2025
WHAT WILL BE HAPPENING ON 1ST JULY 2025? AWARD CHANGES This week the Fair Work Commission (“FWC”) announced the details of the changes to the Pastoral Award 2020 to come...
Biosecurity Bulletin | June 2025
In This Issue: Quarterly Animal Health Update Producer Demonstration Site Timely Reporting Biosecurity For On-Farm Visits Correction Notice
Livestock SA collaborates to bring two days of insights, connection and innovation to SA producers
Livestock SA is collaborating with Meat & Livestock Australia (MLA) and the University of Adelaide to deliver two valuable days of industry events in South Australia on 19 and 2...
Livestock SA welcomes extended eID tag discount for producers
Livestock SA has welcomed the South Australian Government’s two-year extension of the eID tag discount for sheep and goat producers. Livestock SA CEO, Travis Tobin said the announcement was important...
Industrial Relations Update | June 2025
Industrial relations changes in the next couple of months. The Fair Work Commission is currently examining submissions from employers, Federal Government, and unions. It is the annual review of the...