Monthly Newsletter | May 2026
In This Issue:April’s Industry Funds consultation has now closed, marking an important milestone for producer engagement, with outcomes moving into Ministerial review and ongoing updates vital to maintaining transparency and...
Industrial Relations Update | May 2026
Quad Bike Safety – Public ConsultationMarch’s update included an article “Farm Safety – Quad Bikes and Motorbikes”.Coincidentally, on 20 April 2026, Safe Work Australia is seeking feedback on a range...
Livestock SA outlines ongoing work on fuel and fertiliser challenges facing farmers
Livestock SA continues to work with government and industry on fuel and fertiliser issues, as rising input costs remain a significant pressure on South Australian farming businesses.Livestock SA Chair Gillian...
A new normal for South Australia’s Farmers, and a system that must change
Every season brings its own challenges, but increasingly those challenges are no longer isolated events. They are compounding, overlapping and arriving with little warning. For South Australia’s livestock producers, the...
Livestock SA to host The Future Flock consultations in Adelaide, supporting producers with practical information and a clear pathway to have their say
Livestock SA will host visiting The Future Flock Strategy consultations in Adelaide this week, ensuring South Australian sheep producers and supply-chain participants can access independent information and contribute directly to...
Freight reforms welcome, but regional roads remain the missing link for livestock producers
Livestock SA has welcomed recent freight efficiency reforms as a positive step for the livestock industry but says the real test will be whether changes are backed by meaningful investment...
Practical sheep health workshops help small producers prepare for winter
Livestock SA is encouraging hobby and small-scale sheep producers across the Adelaide Hills and Fleurieu Peninsula to take part in upcoming Preparing Sheep for Winter workshops.The free, practical workshops are...
Monthly Newsletter | April 2026
In This Issue:Fuel and Diesel Display Fuel availability and price volatility were the most consistent and urgent themes this month. EU Australia Free Trade Agreement Sheep Health for Small Landholders...
Industrial Relations Update | April 2026
Payday Super – New Rules from 1 July 2026From 1 July 2026, employers must pay Superannuation Guarantee (SG) contributions within seven business days of paying wages.Employers are responsible for ensuring...
Industry vote now open on future of Sheep and Cattle Industry Funds
Livestock SA has today opened industry voting on proposed updates to the Sheep Industry Fund (SIF) and Cattle Industry Fund (CIF), marking the final stage of the scheduled review and...
Fuel excise relief welcome, but fertiliser and freight costs continue to squeeze livestock producers
30 March 2026 Fuel excise relief welcome, but fertiliser and freight costs continue to squeeze livestock producers Livestock SA has welcomed the Federal Government’s decision to temporarily halve the fuel...
Breeder Reforms: Standards and Guidelines, Limits and Regulations for dog and cat breeders
Breeder Reforms: Dog and Cat BreedingLivestock SA supports strong animal welfare standards and efforts to address irresponsible commercial breeding practices. However, working livestock dogs are production animals used within agricultural...