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Passion for the Jersey breed leads to significant milestone for cattle club
The Mount Compass Jersey Cattle Club is a true community of members who share the same passion for the dairy industry and it marks its 60th anniversary this year.Elders picks top agribusiness identity to replace Mark Allison as new boss
Fonterra's top man in Australia, Rene Dedoncker, has been picked as the long-awaited replacement for Mark Allison as Elders' managing director.Why a drop in dairy export heifer values is not all bad for farmers
Dairy farmers are swapping older cows for younger heifers after a surplus has slashed prices to half their $2000 peak.Dairy Australia unveils ambitious plan to boost farmer profits by $588m
Despite a quarter of dairy farms disappearing in five years, the industry has set bold targets to transform profitability by 2030. See the four key targets.Hurn announces new leadership team to head into the 2026 state election
Opposition Leader Ashton Hurn has unveiled her shadow cabinet ahead of the 2026 state election.Part-Time Finance Role with Flexibility
SADA is recruiting a Finance Officer! Perfect for someone wanting a couple of days a week, flexible hours, and the ability to work from home. Use your financial management skills to support SA’s dairy industry and work with a friendly ...SA Dairyfarmers Association and Fischers among food and beverage winners November 25 2025
SA's dairy advocacy group and a Meningie dairy operation were among the winners at the SA Premier's Food and Beverage Industry Awards.DA looks ahead after resolution fails, ADF says vote is not a total loss
Dairy Australia chair Paul Roderick said with the proposition voted down it is now time to move past this issue and focus on making the industry stronger.SADA launches Plan to Farm policy ahead of March 2026 state election
The South Australian Dairyfarmers' Association has launched its pre-election policy platform, Plan to Farm, calling on all political parties to back the long-term growth and sustainability of the state's dairy sector.South Australian Dairyfarmers call on political parties to back sector growth
The South Australian Dairyfarmers' Association (SADA) launched its Plan to Farm pre-election policy platform, urging all political parties to support the long-term growth and sustainability of the state's dairy sector.Dairy leaders issue urgent call for industry unity after ADF resolution
A proposal by Australian Dairy Farmers (ADF) to sideline the processing sector is meeting with fierce resistance among dairy industry leaders who are pleading for unity and common purpose across the supply chain.Why is milk production continuing to drop in the southern states?
The latest figures from Dairy Australia showed that the country's dairy farmers produced 3pc less milk in August than they did last August, while production has also decreased 3.4pc since the start of the season on July 1.Some South Australian farmers facing long road to drought recovery
Some South Australian farmers say they are still feeling the strain of drought after inconsistent winter rains left little room for recovery before the coming summer.'It can happen to any of us': Brokenshire urges farmers to stay safe
SADA president Robert Brokenshire is urging farmers to reflect on near misses during Farm Safety Week.Limestone Coast is a food bowl and forestry powerhouse, but its water supply is under threat
Concerned locals are sounding the alarm on groundwater levels in SA's south-east, with fears for significant environmental sites.Proposed Superannuation Tax Reform: What It Could Mean for Dairy Farmers
Recent developments in Canberra around proposed changes to superannuation tax law could have real-world consequences for South Australian dairy farmers—especially those who manage self-managed super funds (SMSFs), rely on long-term asset growth for retirement planning, or are navigating intergenerational business ...National Farmers' Federation chief executive resigns after four months
The National Farmers' Federation are again searching for a new chief executive following the resignation of Troy Williams.Unions, bankers, shippers, processors, farmers to thrash out ag reform agenda
Key agriculture stakeholders have been asked to set aside their differences and political turbulences to build a productivity blueprint for the industry that will feed into Treasurer Jim Chalmers' economic reform summit next month.Drought, floods, the big challenge for dairy farming, says outgoing DA head
Dealing with the impact of drought and flood on the dairy sector is the "next frontier" for governments and the community, said the outgoing head of the industry's peak body.Ice cream giant Golden North moves to Murray Bridge, leaving tiny SA town after 100 years
A new ownership group has taken over iconic South Australian ice cream maker Golden North with plans to relocate production to a new site in Murray Bridge.Land use, biosecurity, renewables, super tax: Julie Collins on ag's future
Labor may ramp up the domestic production of farm inputs, like fertiliser, and embed agriculture into Australia's national security strategy for the first time as it digests the geopolitical ramifications of the Iran-Israel and Ukrainian conflicts, the COVID-19 hangover and ...
Opening milk prices described as 'very conservative' and lower than hoped
Opening milk prices have proven less than what producers were hoping for this year. Picture by Paula Thompson
Opening milk prices for the 2025-26 season have been described as "very conservative", with producers hoping for more to help offset crippling fodder ...
New financial counselling funding announced, but federal Ag Minister implored for more
Federal Agriculture Minister Julie Collins says many farmers are mistakenly ruling themselves out of the Farm Household Allowance.
Federal Agriculture Minister Julie Collins was touring drought-stricken parts of SA for the first time today, saying she is ready to "listen to ...
New donated hay partnership to target SA dairy herds with high-quality fodder
A new collaboration will assist SA dairyfarmers in accessing the fodder transport subsidy scheme for the first time.
With dairy cows needing certain types of high-quality hay to support quality milk production and reproductive health, most donated fodder coming into SA ...
Calls for increase in Farm Household Allowance assets threshold
SA Dairyfarmers' Association president Robert Brokenshire believes a significant increase is needed in the Farm Household Allowance assets threshold, and it also needs to account for Consumer Price Index rises each year. File pictureSupporting farmers affected by drought in SA
The State Government is investing $18 million to assist farming communities affected by drought across South Australia, as many primary producers experience their driest season on record.SA Dairyfarmers Lead in Sustainability
SA's dairy industry exemplifies how agricultural practices can align with environmental stewardship and social responsibility.
Sustainability has become a critical focal point for industries worldwide, with the dairy sector being no exception.
SA's dairy industry exemplifies how agricultural practices can ...
Long-term milk demand a silver lining for dairy farmers facing cloud of challenges
SA Dairyfarmers' Association president Robert Brokenshire at his family's Mount Compass dairy farm | Picture by Quinton McCallumWhile there are significant headwinds facing SA dairy farmers, including milk price cuts, additional fodder costs caused by seasonal pressure, rising ...
Opening milk prices deemed unsustainable for dairy farmers
SA Dairyfarmers' Association president Robert Brokenshire said processors won't have a business without milk production.After a delay in milk prices being announced due to June 1 falling on Saturday, processors have had an extension of time until midday ...
Are you interested in having input into the Australian Dairy Sustainability Framework.
Here is a 10 minute online survey for the weekend to provide your insights on key sustainability issues that impact on the dairy industry - there will be other opportunities.
The dairy industry is committed to tackling Sustainability Issues – ...
Country Hour (SA) Interview with SADA President Robert Brokenshire about recent weather conditions and the impact on dairy.
Interview with SA Dairyfarmers' Association President Robert Brokenshire about recent weather conditions and the impact on dairy. Brokenshire says it is a challenging time for dairy farmers at the moment because of the dryness across many parts of the ...
SA family launches into its future with high-tech dairy setup
After 40 years, a South Australian-owned dairy has reached its ultimate goal of investing into an advanced new rotary system with a capacity to pump through 1500 cows a day.
Amdena Farms at Mount Compass, SA, has set it sights ...
Movers and milk-shakers at Dairy Symposium
Heavy hitters from across Australia's dairy industry have gathered in Melbourne for a National Dairy Symposium hosted by the Australian Government.
The symposium brought together industry groups, dairy producers, processors and government to take the pulse of Australian dairy and ...
Access and connectivity to the Internet
Access and connectivity to the InternetSADA is urging all it's Members to get involved and share your views on how important connectivity is to you and your business by:
take the surveydropping a pin on the map sharing your ...Consultation on the New Biosecurity Bill is currently open.
Biosecurity Bill
Consultation on the New Biosecurity Bill is currently open. PIRSA hosted a number of sector specific webinars during the week of August 21-25 to provide stakeholders with the opportunity to learn about what is proposed by the draft ...
MDPB Plan explained . . .
We understand there is a lot of 'hoohaa' around the MDB Plan. Having reviewed much of the official information and commentary, SADA's understanding is that the changes will have limited impact on South Australian dairy farms although an increased use ...
2023-24 Federal Budget – SADA Welcomes new money, but…
The South Australian Dairyfarmers’ Association (SADA) today welcomed the Commonwealth’s announcement of an additional $1 billion for biosecurity measures in the budget, however, is left with questions about how that money will be spent.
Yesterday the federal Treasurer, Jim Chalmers ...
Australian Dairy Sustainability Framework
Our Dairy PromiseFour commitments in the Framework underpin Our Dairy Promise – to provide nutritious food for a healthier world.
The Framework allows us to measure and publicly report against them.
Our four commitments are to enhance ...
‘Change the way we do things’: Creative solution required to combat ageing farm population
With 50 per cent of farmers expected to retire in the next 15 years, skyrocketing land and production prices has industry experts worried young farmers are being priced out of being able to afford their own farms.
According to the ...
Seeking your input - Animal Care Goal, Targets and metrics s for the Australian Dairy Sustainability Framework
The Framework publicly reports progress by the broader dairy industry on issues of key importance to buyers and consumers of Australian dairy products. (See Australian Dairy Sustainability Framework - Dairy Australia)
As part of the ongoing development and implementation of ...
River Murray flooding support for Dairy Farmers
River Murray flooding support for Dairy Farmers
SADA recognises the current strains all Dairy farmers are under at the present moment along the River Murray and has been working with Dairy SA and relevant government agencies to ensure accurate information ...
Scholarship offers valuable regional student support
Primary Producers SA, through the E.W. Stevens Trust Fund, is offering students from remote and regional areas up to $5,000 in scholarship grants.
The grants are designed to help students undertake study options that may otherwise be closed to them ...
Federal Budget & South Australian Dairy Farmers
27 October 2022
Federal Budget & South Australian Dairy Farmers
The Federal Treasurer, Jim Chalmers, brought down the Labor Government’s first full budget for the year 2022 -2023 this week. For a comprehensive breakdown of the budget from a national ...
Farmsafe National Farm Safety Education Fund Strategy 2021
Farmsafe Australia is committed to making Australian farms safer places to live and work.Farms are dangerous workplaces with geographically hard-to-reach audiences,who can be resistant to traditional safety messages. However, farmers are equally innovative and resilient. To cut-through and change behavior ...
Share Farmer / Dairy Manager Role
Local dairy farm in the Adelaide Hills currently has a vacant position available for a Share Farmer/Farm Manager to join their team.
The farm has great infrastructure with constantly maintained tracks, access to local amenities and tourism. Only 4 ...
Travelling into South Australia from 23 November
From today (23 November), people vaccinated against COVID-19 - including returning South Australian residents - can travel into SA but must follow entry conditions based on their risk level.If you are travelling to SA from interstate or overseas after 12.01am ...
ABC Regional Drive - NetZero By 2050 Discussion with SADA President John Hunt
Hear SA Dairyfarmers' Association President John Hunt chatting with the ABC's Regional Drive show about the industry's work to be carbon neutral by 2030.
Click here to listen!SADA Backs LPAC Process
SADA Backs LPAC Process
Dairy Industry Fund Executive Officer A Rising Champion
Dairy Industry Fund Executive Officer A Rising Champion
SA Alpha Traceability Trial Launched
SA Alpha Traceability Trial Launched Media Release
SADA Welcomes National Traceability Guidelines
SADA Welcomes National Traceability Guidelines
Dairy's path to recovery Q2 Quarterly Media Release
Improved dairy prospects see milk price forecast increase, but still long path ahead to recovery – Rabobank
Global COVID-19 restrictions are easing, food service sales have resumed and dairy prices look to be on the rebound, however Rabobank’s Q2 202 ...
Dairy Farm Business Strategic Review - Highlights
Rural Business Support (RBS) engaged 30 dairy farming families to participate in a pilot Farm Business Strategic Review (‘the Program’) in South Australia in 2016. The Program included a review of each family farm’s position, a comparison to the wider ...
Industry Advice -COVID19
Food South Australia has produced a guideline to help the food and beverage industry prepare for and manage COVID-19, based on the Australian Chicken Meat Federation guideline. SA Health has agreed that this guideline is in line with current national ...
Industry briefing - Coronavirus and Australian dairy industry impacts
This industry briefing note provides:
Key messages for industry (page 3);A situation analysis of Covid-19 outbreak in Australia;Exploration of current and potential impacts on the Australian dairy industry, including a call for intelligence from industry participants; andDetail on industry response ...A new national organisation for the Australian dairy industry
Report by the Joint Transition Team to the Australian Dairy Plan Committee
Bushfire Relief Resources
Fodder Donations
Livestock SA currently have bushfire relief fodder donation depots open to support producers affected by the Cudlee Creek and Kangaroo Island bushfires.
Cudlee Creek Fodder Donation Depot
Location: Oakbank Racecourse, accessible via Shillabeer Road ...
Call for nominations: Cattle Industry Fund Board
The Cattle Industry Fund administration and governance is transitioning to Livestock SA in 2019-20. This new process, recommended by industry, will create more opportunities for co-investment and build greater accountability to industry.
Nominations are now open for the Cattle Industry ...
CALL FOR NOMINATIONS
Livestock SA in conjunction with SA Dairyfarmers Association (SADA) invite eligible levy payers to consider nominating for a position on the newly established Industry Fund Selection Committee.
Any cattle and sheep producer contributing to the SA Cattle Industry Fund and/or ...
SA Dairy Action Plan
As the international market place becomes more competitive and pressure grows for an increasingly global world for all forms of dairy produce smaller jurisdictions have to assert themselves to get foothold in the industry.
South Australian dairy is uniquely poised ...
Better Internet for Rural Regional and Remote Australia
Rural Australians have the chance to influence the future of telecommunications in the bush, through a new survey being hosted by BIRRR (Better Internet for Rural, Regional and Remote Australia).
“We urge everyone in the bush to get ...
ACCC review of Saputo's proposal to acquire Murray Goulburn
The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) has released a Statement of Issues on the proposed acquisition of Murray Goulburn Co-operative Co.’s operating assets by Saputo Dairy Australia.
Please find attached the ACCC’s media release and Statement of Issues.
The ...
Murray Darling Basin - What Now?
The last week has been filled with commentary and vitriol regarding the Murray Darling Basin Plan and its fate. South Australian dairy farmers are the last productive users of Murray River water before it heads into the Coorong. The water ...
SADA's Response to ACCC's Interim Report
The ACCC released an interim report into the Dairy Industry late last year. SADA has responded to the interim report. Read our response.
South Australian Dairyfarmers’ Association Position Paper for 2018 State Election
This is the SADA's expectation of all parties in the 2018 State Election
ADF - A Voice for Australian Dairy in EU Mission
Australian Dairy Farmers (ADF) will fly the flag for the nation’s dairy industry when a delegation of leading agricultural representatives lays groundwork in Europe ahead of free trade negotiations.
ADF president Terry Richardson has joined with senior figures from across ...
SA's Primary Producers Call for Change to Levies in State Election Manifesto
Belinda Willis - Rural Editor
Adelaide Advertiser - 29 November 2017
PRIMARY producers are sick of being slammed by rising water and power costs despite employing one in five South Australians and being the backbone of the economy.
In its ...
Senator the Hon. Anne Ruston - Media Release - Provider selected to implement milk price index for dairy farmers
A critical step towards delivering a key element of the Coalition Government’s Dairy Support Package was taken today, with a provider engaged to implement the Commodity Milk Price Index.
Assistant Minister for Agriculture and Water Resources, Senator Anne Ruston ...
ADIC Media Release - Australian Dairy Industry Set for New Vision and Plan
Whole of industry collaboration was the key theme of the annual Australian Dairy Industry Council (ADIC) Industry Leaders Breakfast today.
More than 200 of Australia’s leading dairy representatives from across the value chain, gathered in Melbourne this morning to start the ...
ADIC Media Release - Dairy Stalwart Allan BurgessRecognised with Outstanding Service Award
There would be few in the Australian dairy industry who have not been impacted by the work of Allan Burgess.
A dairy farmer from Victoria’s Goulburn Valley and former Australian Dairy Farmers President, he’s long been well known as a ...
ADF Media Release - Three New ADF Directors Elected at AGM
Australian Dairy Farmers’ Business Members today re-elected Business Directors Simone Jolliffe and Bruce Donnison to the Board, joining them will be new Business Director John Versteden and new Independent Director Ms Victoria Taylor.
Simone has a strong community leadership base having ...
ADF Media Release - ADF President Elected
Australian Dairy Farmers (ADF) has elected Terry Richardson as the President of the peak policy body providing collective representation for dairy farmers in Australia.
Terry Richardson operates a dairy farm with his family in Deans Marsh, South West Victoria, where he ...
ADIC Media Release - Dairy Industry welcomes trade deal with Peru
The Australian Dairy Industry Council (ADIC) has welcomed news this week that the AustralianGovernment has successfully negotiated a new trade deal with Peru.
The deal will see Australia receive improved market access for dairy in the form of an export ...
Make it Cheaper Help Port Mac Dairy Save $9000
Port Mac Dairy saves $9000 per year on their energy bills thanks to Make it Cheaper. SADA Members what can they save you?
Stock Journal Farm Forum gives beef cattle industry insight | VIDEO
The video is the first episode of the six-part Farm Forum series, which will feature on the Stock Journal website from 7:30pm on Thursday each week throughout August and into September.
Thanks for watching.
http://www.stockjournal.com.au...
Media Release from SA Health - Recall action undertaken after raw cow’s milk linked to gastro cases
Recall action undertaken after raw cow’s milk linked to gastro casesSA Health has today taken action against the Moo View Dairy, after at least five cases of gastro have been linked with consuming unpasteurised (raw) cow’s milk.
Under the ...
ADIC Launches Code of Practice for Contractual Arrangements
Today, the Australian Dairy Industry Council (ADIC) launched the first Dairy Industry Code of Practice for standard form contractual arrangements.
Through consultation with state member organisations, farmers and processors, the ADIC has developed the voluntary Code to help ensure greater ...
Let’s take the ‘query’ out of Q fever
Q fever is very much in the news these days due to recent outbreaks nationally and internationally. Thanks to the efforts of various regional agricultural groups and other sectors, there has been a lot of interest regarding this condition and ...
ALEC moves to collect compulsory levy on dairy cow exports
Australian livestock exporters currently pay statutory export charges on exported beef cattle, sheep and goats. In 2006, livestock exporters also chose to initiate a voluntary charge on exported dairy cattle, introduced to enable funding for sector specific RD&E and marketing ...
SA Dairy Industry Fund calls for New Project Applications
ABOUT THE FUND
The SA Dairy Industry Fund Limited was officially formed in October 2014 to finance projects that directly benefit the South Australian dairy industry and its communities. It is managed by a small board, chaired by Mr Dennis ...
SA dairy farmers knocking on Murray Goulburn’s door to protect their industry
Adelaide Advertiser 13 May 2017. Belinda Willis, Rural EditorWHEN John Hunt walked into the Melbourne office of maligned milk processor Murray Goulburn earlier this month, it was a tough ask.
It came just a day after Murray Goulburn’s management team ...
MG Media Release - Murray Goulburn Asset and Footprint Review Conclusions
Murray Goulburn Co-operative Co. Limited (MG) has today announced the following decisions as a result of its asset and footprint review which has been undertaken in recent months, as an appropriate response to reduced milk intake across the network. These ...
ACC Media Release - ACCC takes action against Murray Goulburn
The ACCC has instituted proceedings in the Federal Court against Australia's largest milk processor, Murray Goulburn Cooperative Co. Limited (Murray Goulburn), alleging it engaged in unconscionable conduct and made false or misleading representations in contravention of the Australian Consumer Law ...
ADF Media Release - ADF welcomes new CEO
Australian Dairy Farmers (ADF) is very pleased to announce the appointment of Mr David Inall as the incoming Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Australia’s peak dairy farm body.
With a strong background working with industry and government on strategic policy ...
Milk Procurement Project Attracts National Interest
A South Australian Dairy Industry Fund project exploring what farmers want to see in their contractual arrangements with milk processors is attracting national interest.
The project set out to explore farmers' views about current payment models being offered by major ...
Milk Supply Procurement Project Report
This project involved a number of workshops with dairy farmers across several sites in the South East of South Australia and Western Victoria in December 2016.
The aim of the project was to collect information from dairy farmers as to ...
Have your say to improve road transport for primary production
Have your say on how to improve key road transport issues constraining productivity and route access for primary production, by participating in a survey as part of the second stage of the Improving Road Transport for Primary Production Project.
Project ...
Blue Lake Dairy
Members of the SADA Board recently attended the opening of Blue Lake Dairies facility at Millicent. The event also provided an opportunity for John Hunt and Sharon Joppich to meet with Premier Jay Weatherill to discuss issues and challenges currently ...
ACCC Inquiry into the dairy industry
The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission is inviting dairy farmers to participate in a series of public forums. The forums are a part of the ACCC’s Inquiry into the Australian dairy industry. The purpose of these forums is to hear ...