To support drought-affected farmers on Kangaroo Island, more than 200 bales of hay, totalling over 150 tonnes, will be delivered this week. This initiative is part of the state government’s $73 million Drought Support Package.
Provided by the charity Rural Aid, the hay will be distributed to 19 farmers across the island on the 18th and 25th of June. The deliveries are facilitated by the Government’s $6 million Drought Donated Fodder Transport Assistance Scheme, which assists charities by funding transportation costs, making sure fodder reaches those farmers most in need.
Clare Scriven MLC, Minister for Primary Industries and Regional Development shared, “The Malinauskas Government is proud to support this important initiative with Rural Aid, to ensure logistics are not a barrier to supporting farmers facing hardship on Kangaroo Island.
“Kangaroo Island’s 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 greatly appreciate the work Rural Aid and the other charities with which we have partnered are doing to deliver donated hay.“
The state government has already successfully covered the transport costs for delivering over 9800 tonnes of donated hay, aiding more than 1200 farmers throughout South Australia. The government collaborates with several organisations, including Need for Feed, Rapid Relief Team, and the SA Dairyfarmers’ Association, to extend specific support to dairy farmers.
John Warlters, CEO of Rural Aid shared, “This hay drop represents a significant and much-needed show of support for our farmers on Kangaroo Island.
“They’ve battled through some of the toughest seasons on record, and this delivery will help ease the burden during a critical time. It’s a privilege to stand alongside these resilient communities and let them know they’re not forgotten.“
Primary producers in need of assistance are encouraged to contact the participating organisations directly. They can inquire about the availability of fodder and express their interest in receiving support.
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