Media Releases
Drought loans welcomed — but dairy must not be left out, and support must be genuinely workable
The South Australian Dairyfarmers’ Association (SADA) has welcomed the Malinauskas Government’s announcement of a new SA Drought Loan Scheme, while urging the State to ensure drought-affected producers outside the initially targeted regions can access support where objective indicators show genuine ...
South Australian Dairyfarmers welcome virtual fencing milestone.
The South Australian Dairyfarmers’ Association (SADA) has welcomed today’s announcement by the Minister for Primary Industries and Regional Development, the Hon Clare Scriven MLC, confirming the legalisation of virtual fencing in South Australia.
SADA President Robert Brokenshire said the announcement ...
Virtual fencing becomes a reality in SA
Virtual fencing has been legalised in South Australia, allowing producers to use the game-changing technology to improve cattle management, reduce infrastructure costs and help protect native vegetation.An amendment to the Animal Welfare Regulations 2012 has been approved, enabling virtual fencing ...
Farmers make their views clear at Dairy Australia AGM 2025
Dairy farmers have sent a clear message, reiterating their strong desire for farmers and processors to work together in the interests of Australian dairy, following a vote at Dairy Australia’s Annual General Meeting.
A resolution put forward by ...
SADA welcomes strengthened safeguards for farmers, but calls for long-term planning through Plan to Farm.
The South Australian Dairyfarmers’ Association (SADA) has welcomed amendments passed in the Legislative Council yesterday to strengthen protections for farmers from long-term mining and energy exploration on agricultural land, but the ‘make it up as you go along’ approach relating ...
SADA Launches “Plan to Farm” Policy Ahead of State Election
South Australian Dairyfarmers Call on Political Parties to Back Sector Growth
The South Australian Dairyfarmers’ Association (SADA) has launched its pre-election policy platform, Plan to Farm, calling on all political parties to commit to ...
Celebrating Excellence at the 2025 South Australian Dairy Awards
The South Australian Dairy Industry gathered in style on Friday night for the 2025 South Australian Dairy Awards Gala, hosted by the Dairy Industry Association of Australia (SA Branch). Set against the whimsical theme of "A Dairy Wonderland", the event ...
Farm Safety Week 2025: Every Near Miss on a Dairy Farm Is a Lesson – Let’s Not Miss It
The South Australian Dairyfarmers Association (SADA) is proud to support National Farm Safety Week 2025 (20–26 July), urging all South Australian dairy farmers to reflect on the close calls and "near misses" that too often happen on our farms.
This year’s ...
ADF warns oversight needed as ACCC clears Lactalis-Fonterra deal
Australia’s peak representative group for dairy farmers has expressed serious concerns following the competition watchdog’s decision not to oppose a potential deal between two of the industry’s biggest dairy businesses. Australian Dairy Farmers (ADF) President, Ben Bennett, said the ...
SADA welcomes Golden North establishment at Murray Bridge
The South Australian Dairyfarmers' Association (SADA) today welcomes the announcement by Golden North which is seen as securing the company's future and building a great foundation for its further growth.
Golden North is an iconic South Australia dairy industry brand and ...
SADA thanks the SA Government for $3 Million Relief Package to support Dairy Farmers in wake of Beston collapse
The South Australian Dairyfarmers' Association (SADA) today extends its sincere gratitude to the South Australian Government for the delivery of $3 million in critical support to dairy farmers impacted by the collapse of Beston Global Food Company.
The sudden financial distress ...
No relief in sight with opening milk prices for 2025-26
The South Australian Dairyfarmers' Association (SADA) has today expressed concern over the milk prices announced by major processors for the 2025–26 financial year.
While a handful of local processors have maintained healthy pricing, SADA ...
Federal Agriculture Minister Julie Collins to Visit SA Dairy Farm
The South Australian Dairyfarmers’ Association (SADA) is pleased to welcome the Hon. Julie Collins MP, Federal Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry, on her visit to South Australia this week.
Minister Collins’ first stop will be a tour of ...
Dairy farmer details financial, mental toll from Beston closure and drought
The effects of the Beston closure has been far-reaching for Brad Fischer's business at Meningie.
Meningie dairy farmer Brad Fischer says the significant amount of money owed to producers following the closure of the Beston Global Food Company was a total ...
$3m lifeline for dairy farmers out of pocket after Beston Global Food collapse
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The South Australian government has provided $3 million in support for dairy farmers affected by the collapse of Beston Global Food.
The funds will provide relief for farmers who have been struggling with increasing costs and ...
Support for South Australian Dairy farmers impacted by Beston closure
The South Australian Dairyfarmers' Association welcomes the announcement that South Australian Dairy farmers impacted by the collapse of Beston Global Food will receive financial support through a State Government assistance program.
SADA will administer ...
SADA welcomes $55 million drought support package for farmers across SA
The South Australian Dairyfarmers' Association (SADA) has welcomed today's announcement by the Premier, Treasurer and Primary Industries Minister to support drought-affected farmers and communities across South Australia.
SADA President, Robert Brokenshire stated "We are ...
No US Big Macs without SA beef says Trade & Investment Minister
South Australian defence, beef, lamb, minerals and education exporters will be particularly impacted by newly announced tariffs, according to the state’s Trade & Investment Minister.David Simmons | InDaily
New US tariffs on Australian exports are set to hurt beef and defence ...
Impact of United States Tariffs on Australian Dairy
The South Australian Dairyfarmers' Association (SADA) is calling attention to the ongoing trade tariff developments between the United States, Canada, and Mexico, and the potential implications for Australia’s dairy market, trade, and industry.
As the peak ...
Dairy raises alarm on industry regulator’s future
The peak national representative body for the Australian dairy industry is concerned the Victorian Government’s move to merge the state’s dairy food safety regulator puts the multi-billion dollar industry at risk.The proposed reforms – part of a broader strategy ...
David Nation announces departure from Dairy Australia
After seven years with Dairy Australia, David Nation has made the decision to move on from his role as Managing Director and will finish in June 2025.
With Dairy Australia’s current five-year Strategic Plan concluding and a new strategy commencing in ...
South Australians urged to 'Do Dairy' to support local industry
SADA president Robert Brokenshire, Hindmarsh Tiers dairy farmer Mandy Pacitti and Golden North managing director Peter Adamo at the relaunch of the Do Dairy campaign.
The South Australian dairy industry has relaunched its 'Do Dairy' campaign as it encourages consumers to ...
DoDairy Campaign Reboot
DoDairy celebrates the quality, sustainability, and innovation of South Australia’s dairy industry. In recent times South Australian dairy has experienced some challenges driven by drought and markets. Many people and groups have been asking us "how can we ...
The decision to wind up Beston met with disappointment from SADA.
The winding up of Beston Global Food Company from today has been met with disappointment by the South Australian Dairyfarmers’ Association (SADA).
SADA had worked tirelessly with farmers, administrators and potential investors with a ...
Beston placed into voluntary administration
Beston Global Food Company has announced that on Friday it appointed KPMG as voluntary administrators following "a perfect storm of adverse events in recent times".
"Beston went into COVID with relatively little debt and came out the other side with ...
KPMG appointed voluntary administrators of Beston Global Foods After a series of setbacks in 2024,
Beston Global Foods has entered voluntary administration. Here’s how it happened.Beleaguered dairy group Beston Global Foods has entered voluntary administration, following a series of sales of its manufacturing assets.
Multinational accountancy firm KPMG confirmed the South Australian-centred business would ...
Basham's service to dairy sector recognised with industry award
Basham's service to dairy sector recognisedBrenton Higgins recipient David Basham in the Guernsey ring with his trophy. Picture by Elizabeth Anderson
Fifth generation dairyfarmer and politician David Basham has been recognised for his contribution to the dairy sector with ...
Australia’s new bilateral trade agreement with the United Arab Emirates (UAE)
The South Australian Dairyfarmers’ Association (SADA) today warmly welcomed Australia’s new bilateral trade agreement with the United Arab Emirates (UAE) with the expectation that it will increase SA’s existing trade with the UAE.
Farmers flood Commonwealth with offers as basin buyback tender closes
Farmers have inundated the Commonwealth with so many offers to sell water entitlements in the Southern Murray Darling-Basin that it should have "no problem" in reaching its target of 70 gigalitres to be returned to environmental flows in the current ...
Dairy farmers and foresters in SA’s South-East fear water cuts will devastate jobs and businesses
Foresters and dairy farmers fear water cuts looming in the state’s South-East could devastate local businesses.Belinda Willis | September 6, 2024 - 5:06PM Messenger Mount Gambier
SA Dairy Farmers’ Association chief executive officer Andrew Curtis said a review of ...
MEDIA RELEASE: SADA is encouraging all Australians to think about their bone health during Healthy Bones Action Week: 12-18 August.
We're encouraging everyone to participate in Healthy Bones Action Week and will be promoting on our social pages, we look forward to seeing the community sharing their enthusiasm for bone health.
The Primary School years are a crucial time for ...
MEDIA RELEASE: South East Water Allocation Plan Consultation
The South Australian Dairyfarmers Association is encouraging all South East water licence holders to attend one of the upcoming public consultation meetings being held by the Limestone Coast Landscapes Management Board during August.
Over the coming weeks, meetings will be ...
Mandating Food and Grocery Code a win for dairy farmers
Australia’s peak dairy farmer representative body says making the Food and Grocery Code (FGC) mandatory will benefit dairy farmers and create a level playing field for all suppliers.The Federal Government yesterday committed to implementing all 11 recommendations contained ...
New space-age dairy a vote of confidence in SA’s dairying future
The opening of one of South Australia’s most impressive dairies by the Premier this week demonstrates that the future of dairying in South Australia has clear ambition and a confident future.
The Mount Compass dairy, owned by the Brokenshire family ...
The SA Dairy Industry Action Plan 2024-2029 is the roadmap to that future.
The South Australian Dairyfarmers’ Association (SADA) announces its pride in the launch by Premier Peter Malinauskas and Minister Clare Screiven of the South Australian Dairy Industry Action Plan 2024-2029. The plan is designed to set the pathway for the SA ...
Urrbrae Agricultural High School student wins national dairy competition - Stock Journal
An Urrbrae Agricultural High School year 12 student has received the heifer calf she won at the ST Genetics Australia Dairy Youth Expo last year and decided to pass the heifer on to her classmates as a way to help ...
Levee repair funding delays create concerns for River Murray farmers
The government has pledged more than $30 million in funding for the repair of levees damaged in the 2022-23 River Murray flood, but many have labelled it a case of too little, and too late.
Last week, the state and ...
Lower River Murray levees flood recovery funding agreement
Senator the Hon Murray Watt Minister for Emergency Management Susan Close MP South Australian Deputy Premier and Minister for Climate, Environment and WaterThe Albanese and Malinauskas Governments are partnering to progress critical remediation works to government-owned levees in ...
$11 MILLION FOR TECHNOLOGY TO BOOST AUSSIE AG TRADE
The Albanese Government is turbo-charging Australia’s agricultural traceability systems, with $11 million in government grants available to make it easier for farmers to get their goods to consumers and overseas markets.
The Government will fund $6 million for innovative ...
Minister Murray Watt Addresses NFF Members Council
G'day everyone, its lovely to see so many from the agriculture industry here today.
An Industry that feeds Australia and the world, that generates billions of dollars of wealth for our country, that employs thousands from our cities to ...
Robert Brokenshire takes the helm at SA Dairyfarmers
The South Australian Dairyfarmers Association is pleased to announce the appointment of Robert Brokenshire as President of SADA. The appointment follows the recent resignation of John Hunt as President after six years.
Robert is a dairy farmer from Mount ...
John Hunt stands down as SADA President
After more than a decade on the Board and the past six at the helm, President John Hunt has announced his decision to step away from the board, allowing him to concentrate on family and new business ventures.
...New faces on the SADA board
SADA welcomed three new board members at its 86th Annual General Meeting held on Tuesday 15 November 2022 in its offices at Glandore.
Gary Zweck is returning after a four year stint on the Dairy SA board. Gary runs a ...
SADA Welcomes Aust Govt Methane Approach
The South Australian Dairyfarmers’ Association (SADA) has welcomed the collaborative approach of the Australian Government and National Farmers’ Federation (NFF) in signing the Global Methane Pledge.
SADA Board Reinstated
The SA Dairyfarmers' Association Board has been announced to carry the organisation forward for another twelve months.
There were positions in the South East and Central regions up for election at the association's annual general meeting on 17 November ...
SADA Backs LPAC Process
The South Australian Dairyfarmers’ Association (SADA) fully supports the Levy Poll Advisory Committee (LPAC) in relation to its work reviewing the dairy industry's levy.
In July the LPAC recommended a poll be conducted of all dairy farmers to determine ...
Dairy Industry Fund Executive Officer A Rising Champion
SA Dairy Industry Fund Executive Officer Tom Cosentino has been named the SA winner of the 2021 Cattle Council of Australia (CCA) and NAB Agribusiness Rising Champions Initiative.
Now in its eleventh year, the Rising Champion Initiative is a joint ...
SA Alpha Traceability Trial Launched
The South Australian Dairyfarmers’ Association (SADA) alpha traceability trial is officially underway.
Cutting-edge technologies will be used to improve supply chain visibility and industry transparency as part of the trial, which was officially launched by SA Minister for Primary Industries ...
SADA Welcomes National Traceability Guidelines
The South Australian Dairyfarmers’ Association (SADA) welcomes the release of national traceability guidelines.
The guidelines were announced during yesterday’s (7 September) meeting of the National GS1 Traceability Advisory Group (NGTAG), where Australian Government Senator Susan McDonald officially released the Australian ...
2021 SA Dairy Award Winners
The South Australian Dairyfarmers’ Association (SADA) has recognised several outstanding members of the industry at SA dairy’s night of nights.Bool Lagoon’s Andrew Cavill, Jamie Nietschke from Moppa and Meningie’s Timothy Wright were named SADA-sponsored award winners at the South Australian ...
Thanks Pauline but cool your jets
The South Australian Dairy Association (SADA) expresses its thanks to Senator Pauline Hanson for her concerns regarding the dairy industry in Australia by recommending a floor price however, her concern if enacted, would do more harm than good to dairy ...
SADA Welcomes Draft of Mandatory Code
The South Australian Dairyfarmers’ Association (SADA) welcomes the release of the Exposure Draft of the Dairy Industry (Mandatory) Code circulated by the Commonwealth Government.
In a 2018 report the ACCC was highly critical of the imbalance in market power ...
SADA Congratulates Successful SA Candidates
The South Australian Dairyfarmers’ Association (SADA) congratulates all successful candidates in the weekend’s federal election.
The successful candidates from both the House of Representatives and the Senate have a duty to represent the best interests of our state and SADA ...
Animal Liberationists Day of Action 8 April 2019
Animal Liberation organisations have become more active in recent times and there is credible information that some of these organisations are planning a day of action for 8 April 2019.
At this stage the activity seems to be concentrated on ...
The Art of Milk Supply
The picture presented by the milk supply chain in Australia isn’t a pleasant landscape, it has all the coherence of a Salvador Dali painting crashing into a Picasso.
Surrealism and cubism are distortions of reality and the milk supply chain ...
SADA Welcomes Woolworths Backdown on $1 milk – but …
The announcement by Woolworths today that they are going to raise the price of $1 milk to $1.10 per litre is welcome. However, while it is a recognition of the harm that is being done by predatory market pricing by ...
Media Release: Pre Election Commitments
The South Australian Dairyfarmers Association has pronounced judgement on the major party’s responses to the major issues affecting dairy farmers prior to the next SA election.We sent out letters discussing areas that concerned SADA to Labor, Liberal, SA Best and ...
Media Release: MDB What Now
The last week has been filled with commentary and vitriol regarding the Murray Darling Basin Planand its fate. South Australian dairy farmers are the last productive users of Murray River waterbefore it heads into the Coorong. The water is important ...
Media Release: Policy Release 2018 Election
The South Australian Dairyfarmers’ Association (SADA) today released their policy statement and calledupon all political parties in SA to adopt them.The simple policy document is not a comprehensive charter regarding all issues that face the industry todaybut rather matters that ...
You're Not Listening
The South Australian Dairyfarmers Association today expressed bewilderment at the arrogance of the Weatherill government
“Trust us on looking after children who are wards of the state you said, and yet you failed them, trust us on looking after older south ...
Social License Needed Before Drilling Commences
The South Australian Dairyfarmers Association today agreed with the Prime Minister Malcom Turnbull‘s conclusion that natural gas companies need a social license to drill for gas in some of the most pristine and premium farmlands in the world.
Comments by the ...
SA Dairyfarmers’ Association (SADA) reviews Federal Budget
It is a mixed bag - the SA Dairyfarmers’ Association (SADA) welcomes a number of measures contained in the federal budget handed down this week while other matters are of concern.
The Instant asset write off has been extended for ...
SA Dairyfarmers’ Association (SADA) Welcomes the Backpacker Tax Resolution
The SA Dairyfarmers’ Association (SADA) welcomes the resolution of the backpacker tax.
SADA President John Hunt said after 18 months of lobbying and a numbe of false starts, the agricultural sector finally has a decision that provides certainty for backpackers and ...
SA Milk in Hospitals
The South Australian Dairyfarmers’ Association (SADA) is concerned that South Australian government run hospitals are importing milk from interstate and overseas.
The use of local milk allows ailing South Australian to have access to the freshest milk to assist in ...Where to next for Dairy Symposium
The South Australian dairy industry was represented by SADA (the South Australian Dairyfarmers’ Association) at the recent Dairy Symposium held in Melbourne. But where to now?
SADA President, John Hunt highlighted that it was pleasing that all state dairy ...
SADA’s new President working with farmers on profitability and industry transparency
NEWLY appointed South Australian Dairyfarmers’ Association President John Hunt will address profitability and transparency in industry processes, along with the farmer’s right to farm, as he embarks on his leadership of the State’s peak dairy farmer advocacy group.
“As President of ...