Livestock Sustainable Solutions Program – Producer Group
The program will support new or existing SA sheep and cattle producer groups in joining the Livestock Sustainable Solutions Program to explore upskilling in sustainable practices.
Key dates
Applications close on Friday 1 May 2026 at 11:59 pm. PIRSA will not accept late submissions unless announced otherwise before the deadline.
The program will end by 31 December 2028.
Grant details
Funding provided to Sustainable Solutions Producer Groups will support producers in:
- completing an on-farm emissions baseline using existing tools and calculators
- exploring sustainable mitigation strategies and sharing experiences
- monitoring or updating existing emission profiles
- making informed decisions that align with productivity and sustainability goals
- implementing emissions-related practice changes and developing an on-farm action plan to increase knowledge and awareness
- learning from experts on how sustainable mitigation strategies can help improve productivity, efficiency, and profitability
- applying technology in their business enterprise to improve productivity, efficiency, and profitability
- attending and participating in program specific field days and events.
Mitigation strategies
Examples of mitigation strategies producers may wish to explore include:
- Purchasing livestock tech to save time, labour and fuel
- Weight monitoring and early intervention to improve growth, survival and time to market
- Waterlogging management trials to reduce nutrient and fertiliser run‑off
- Grazing trials to better use pasture and cut supplementary feed costs
- Alternative forage and pasture mix trials to improve feed supply in variable seasons
- Soil health projects to grow more grass and maintain ground cover
- Beef calf rearing and early growth projects to improve performance and value
- Fuel efficiency projects, such as solar pumping and real‑time monitoring, to reduce diesel use
This is not an exhaustive list. Producer groups are encouraged to suggest activities.
Amounts
Eligible applicant groups can apply for funding up to $20,000 (GST exclusive).
Eligibility
Applicants must:
- not be employed by PIRSA
- be SA-based with members who run commercial sheep, wool, or beef businesses
- hold an active Australian Business Number (ABN) and be registered for GST
- be a legal entity capable of entering into a funding agreement with PIRSA
- have a desire to contribute to a state-wide effort to demonstrate how emissions management can align with improved farm efficiency and profitability
- commit to calculating their own emissions baseline before the conclusion of the grant period
- be interested in implementing and exploring at least one sustainable management practice or technology on their farm
- commit to attending at least one of PIRSA’s 6 sustainable demonstration-site field days or relevant events.
Individual producers seeking to join a group must be based in South Australia, operate a commercial sheep, wool, or beef enterprise within the state, and meet all other applicable eligibility requirements.
Eligible activities
Eligible activities include:
- using a facilitator to undertake delivery of Producer Group activities
- getting expert advice or support in undertaking on-farm emissions baselining
- attending workshops or field days that support upskilling members in emissions mitigation strategies, technologies, and data-based decision making
- purchasing technology products or digital services for trial by members of the producer group (in line with the intended goals and outcomes of the project)
- engaging expert speakers to address the group
- travel for field studies
- travel for group facilitators
- catering and venue hire for group events (reasonable costs only)
- creation of resources for the group (printed educational material, for example).
Activities not eligible for funding include:
- arrangements made before approval for funding
- costs related to preparation of a funding application
- research of new technologies and development of products
- infrastructure development or on-farm equipment purchases.
All project activities must be completed in South Australia.
Email pirsa.climatechange@sa.gov.au to check activity eligibility.
How to apply
To apply:
- Read the full program guidelines ( ).
- Complete an application form through the online portal.
You won't be able to save your application once started. Unsubmitted and unfinished applications are deleted.
After submission, you'll receive a confirmation email and receipt number, which you'll need when contacting PIRSA about the program.
We aim to advise applicants of the outcomes around 4 weeks after the closing date.
What we ask
The online form asks you to identify if you're:
- an individual producer wanting to join a producer group
- a member of an existing group with or without a facilitator
- an individual or entity forming a new group with or without a facilitator.
Information requested during the online application form depends on what type of applicant you are.
Example requested information includes:
- personal details including contact methods, applicant legal name, or ABN
- group name, member number, or industry type
- group details, including members, enterprise type, sustainable experience, group sustainability or technology interests
- project design, including proposed timeline, activity descriptions, itemised budget for running of producer group, and justification of cost
- facilitator details, including contact details, qualifications, training, and experience
- supporting documents including delivery plan, activity session plans, technical expert and facilitator experience.
Contact
PIRSA Climate Change Unit
Email: pirsa.climatechange@sa.gov.au