South Australian dairy farmers will be able to access the fodder transport subsidy scheme for the first time through a partnership between the State Government and the South Australian Dairyfarmers Association (SADA), to ensure much-needed fodder is delivered to dairy farmers across the state.
The State Government has gathered feedback from producers and charities from the first round of the scheme and updated guidelines to better target support across geographical areas and streamlining administrative requirements. As part of this, the Government has recognised that Dairy cattle require specific types of feed to ensure the well-balanced diet needed to maintain milk yield and reproductive health, which means that most donated fodder is not suitable. The government has therefore worked with SADA to structure assistance that can be used for the required high-quality, nutritionally balanced feed essential for dairy herd health.
For more information about the SA Donated Fodder Transport Drought Assistance Scheme, visit pir.sa.gov.au/drought
Bringing hay into South Australia
Inspection fees waived for drought-impacted SA farmers importing fodder
Biosecurity inspections will continue to occur. Those farmers impacted by drought will have their fees waived and eligible farmers will receive rebates for inspection fees paid since November 2024, when the first drought package was announced.
Those who have paid fees since November 2024 will need to contact the Recovery Hotline to seek reimbursement.