Advocacy

National & State Linkages

The South Australian Dairyfarmers' Association is a member of Australian Dairy Farmers Limited (ADF). Australian Dairy Farmers is the national policy and advocacy body providing collective representation for dairy farmers in Australia.

Sustainability Promise

The Australian dairy industry promises to provide nutritious food for a healthier world.
Our promise spells out the dairy industry's sustainability commitments to customers, communities, investors and our own people.

Education and Workforce

Creating a Workforce | The South Australian Government’s strategic plan nominates as its target a Food Industry worth $20 billion by 2020. This target is ambitious but with growth in sectors such as wine and poultry there are strides being made in that direction.

Health & Safety Resources

Life can sometimes be overwhelming. Times of isolation, lockdown, drought and other challenges can cause people to experience distress, including anxiety and depression. In times like these, it's important to know that you're not alone.

• Q Fever on the Rise – What SA Dairy Farmers Must Know
• Farm Safety & Wellbeing
• Mental Health Resources

Water Management

SADA participates in the following State and National Water regulatory bodies.
National Water Reference Group
Murray Darling Basin Dairy Plan

• National Water Agreement
• Murray Darling Basin Plan
• Water Allocation Plan
• Transfer & Carryover of Water Allocations
• Environmental Land Management Allocation
• LMRIA Levee Workshop
• Tintinara Coonalpyn Water Allocation Plan to be reviewed

Surveys

We understand there are a lot of surveys circulated around at the moment.
Here's a quick 'airdrop' of current surveys for your ease of following.

• SADA Members Survey July 2023