Supporting Eyre Peninsula farmers to access livestock feed during the drought

Over 100 tonnes of donated pellets will be delivered to the Farmers Community Connect event at Streaky Bay tomorrow for farmers to collect.

The fodder run is being supported by the State Government’s $6 million Donated Fodder Transport Drought Assistance Scheme, which helps charities with their transport costs to deliver donated fodder to farmers who need assistance to feed their livestock.

The fodder run is being supported by the State Government’s $6 million Donated Fodder Transport Drought Assistance Scheme, which helps charities with their transport costs to deliver donated fodder to farmers who need assistance to feed their livestock.

So far, the State Government has funded the transport costs of charities to deliver more than 9,800 tonnes of donated hay to over 1,200 farmers across South Australia, with more deliveries to come.

The State Government is actively working with Rural Aid, Need for Feed, Rapid Relief Team, Farmers Relief Agency, and 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 now and for future deliveries.

The Farmers Community Connect event, funded by Lions Clubs and Rapid Relief Team, provides an opportunity for farmers to connect with rural service providers and their community.

For information on the Drought Support Package, visit pir.sa.gov.au/drought-support.