More than 80 farmers on the Eyre Peninsula will benefit from the delivery of livestock feed as part of the State Government’s comprehensive $73 million Drought Support Package. In collaboration with the Rapid Relief Team, more than 100 tonnes of feed pellets will be available at the Farmers Community Connect event at Streaky Bay.
This initiative is part of the State Government’s $6 million Donated Fodder Transport Drought Assistance Scheme, which subsidises the cost of transporting donated feed, assisting charities in their efforts to support drought-affected farmers. So far, this scheme has delivered over 9,800 tonnes of hay across South Australia, helping more than 1,200 primary producers.
The distribution of the feed at the event in Streaky Bay is just one of the many ongoing efforts by the State Government to address the challenges faced by farmers during the current drought conditions.
Minister for Primary Industries and Regional Development Clare Scriven shared, “The Malinauskas Government is proud to partner on this important initiative with Rapid Relief Team to ensure much-needed support for farmers facing hardship due to the drought reaches those on the Eyre Peninsula.
“Our farming communities are a vital part of South Australia’s primary industries sector, and we are committed to assisting them through the ongoing drought. We thank Rapid Relief Team, Lions Clubs and those who have donated the livestock pellets for supporting our farmers who do so much for their communities and the state.”
Several charities, including Rural Aid, Need for Feed, Farmers Relief Agency, and the SA Dairyfarmers’ Association, are also actively participating in the relief efforts, with specific provisions for the dairy sector being a focus.
The Farmers Community Connect event is also a place for farmers to engage with rural service providers and peers in their community. The event, also supported by the Lions Clubs and Rapid Relief Team, highlights the spirit of community and mutual support among South Australia’s rural population.
Michael Dunn, Operations Manager for the Rapid Relief Team shared, “The Rapid Relief Team is delighted to facilitate the distribution of livestock pellets that will complement other hay drops to South Australian regional communities.
“We are focused on reaching as many farmers as possible – especially those that haven’t received previous support. We are pleased to be able to extend the volume and reach of our efforts as far as the Eyre Peninsula with the State Government’s Drought Donated Fodder Transport Assistance Scheme.”
For primary producers seeking assistance, there is an urgent call to make contact with the participating organisations.
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