SA Livestock Sustainable Solutions Program
As a joint initiative of PIRSA and Meat & Livestock Australia, the Livestock Sustainable Solutions program supports South Australian red meat producers to better understand and reduce livestock emissions.
Through the demonstration and application of practical on-farm strategies, including technology, peer-to-peer learning, knowledge, and awareness, we aim to help producers mitigate emissions.
Ultimately, the program will foster resilient, sustainable, and profitable sheep and cattle enterprises across the state.
We aim to provide:
- regionally based workshops
- state-wide webinars
- expert contributors where suitable
- integration with existing programs and events
- ongoing evaluation using industry resources
- written case studies and videos
- demonstration farm field days.
SA producer benefits
- Build knowledge in sustainable monitoring and emissions reduction strategies.
- Learn and share through peer-to-peer producer groups.
- Boost farm efficiency, profitability and sustainability.
- Access funding and support to:
- conduct emissions baselines
- apply mitigation strategies
- trial technologies and innovations on-farm.
Demonstration sites
Six producer on-farm demonstration sites will showcase climate mitigation strategies of their choosing, including:
- grazing management that regenerates land and lifts performance
- improving reproductive outcomes (pregnancy and weaning rates, for example)
- feed additives that reduce methane and or improve productivity
- smarter input decisions that cut costs and boost productivity
- improvements to soil health
- using technology to inform sustainable decisions
- efficient fuel and energy use.
Sustainable solutions producer groups
Through peer learning, practical extension, and tailored support, producers will:
- monitor emission profiles
- explore management strategies
- make informed decisions that align with their productivity and sustainability goals.
Participating producers will implement emissions-related practice changes and develop an on-farm action plan to increase knowledge and awareness.
How to apply
Go to the program's funding page to learn how and what you need to apply.
Contact
PIRSA Climate Change Unit
Email: pirsa.climatechange@sa.gov.au