Donated fodder on its way to Fleurieu Peninsula this long weekend
Monday 9 June 2025 Emergencies and recovery
More than 200 tonnes of donated hay will be delivered to farmers on the Fleurieu Peninsula this long weekend, as part of the Malinauskas Government’s $73 million Drought Support Package.
Charitable organisation Need for Feed is working with local Lions Clubs in Goolwa, Victor Harbor and Port Elliot to deliver about 10 truckloads of hay to 16 registered primary producers across the Fleurieu on Monday 9 June.
The hay run is being supported by the State Government’s Drought Donated Fodder Transport Assistance Scheme, which helps charitable organisations with their transport costs to deliver donated fodder to farmers who need assistance to feed their livestock.
The State Government has allocated $6 million in funding to the fodder transport scheme, which has seen thousands of tonnes of hay delivered to farmers across the state, including 1500 bales of hay delivered to Jamestown by the Rapid Relief Team last week.
The local Lions Clubs have also organised a drought breakers dinner and farmer support charity auction for this Sunday at the Encounter Bay Football Club to welcome the trucks.
The State Government is actively working with Need for Feed, Rural Aid, Rapid Relief Team, Farmers Relief Agency, and new participant the SA Dairyfarmers’ Association, whose participation provides specific support to dairy farmers across South Australia.
Primary producers are encouraged to contact participating organisations directly to understand what types of fodder are available and to register their interest.
For more information about drought assistance visit: pir.sa.gov.au/drought-support