Applications for the sheep and goat electronic identification (eID) device rebate are open.
South Australian sheep and farmed goat producers can now apply for a rebate on eligible eID tags purchased between 1 January 2023 - 31 December 2023.
The eID Device Rebate offers a 50% rebate up to a cap of $0.95 (GST...Read More
Interested in participating in SA based trial run by the University of Adelaide reducing heat stress in sheep?
Trial is looking at the use of both regulin and betaine (fed as a supplement) to reduce heat stress in sheep, which has been shown to improve fertility and feed utilisation during periods...Read More
The SA Sheep Industry Fund exists to support programs that contribute to a profitable and sustainable sheep industry in South Australia. The South Australian sheep levy was established in 1999 following the proclamation of the Primary Industry Funding Schemes Act 1998. This legislation provides South Australian primary industries with a...Read More
CONSULTATION UNDERWAY TO FIND BEST SOLUTION FOR INDIVIDUAL SHEEP AND GOAT TRACEABILITY FOR SAWork through Livestock SA’s whole-of-industry Sheep and Goat Traceability Steering Committee has moved into its next phase as industry consultation on the mandatory implementation of national individual identification for sheep and...Read More
Development of New Online Climate and Forecasting ToolThursday, November 25, 2021
The Bureau of Meteorology and CSIRO are seeking farmers willing to contribute around an hour of their time to provide input into the development of a new online climate and forecasting tool, specifically for the ag and horticulture sectors. The Climate Services for Agriculture project is funded...Read More Containment Areas - More InformationThursday, November 25, 2021
Looking for more information on setting up a containment area, managing sheep or releasing sheep from containment? A range of fact sheets and further information is available, including on considerations for setting up a containment area – size of pens, water supply and feeding systems. Other documents contain information on...Read More ASBV webinar presentationWednesday, September 22, 2021
'ASBV's - using the number to improve your bottom line' webinar recording with Geoff Duddy is now available on the SheepConnect SA YouTube Channel or directly at https://youtu.be/vlUK2QthHX4. Also available is Geoff Duddy's presentation Read MoreSmart tags for sheepWednesday, May 26, 2021
In the future, Smart Tags will provide wool and sheep producers with a new way of, in real-time, tracking and gaining information about animal behaviour and the health and well-being of their sheep. Australian Wool Innovation (AWI) is currently investing in the development of the Smart tag. The AWI Smart Tags...Read More Recent Posts
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