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Defeated biosecurity levy a win for Australian sheep industry
The decision by the Australian Senate to force a Federal Government back-down on its plan for an unjustified biosecurity protection levy has been warmly welcomed by Sheep Producers Australia.
Feb 12
Announcement of the first National Agricultural Traceability Strategy
The strategy outlines critical priority actions that Sheep Producers Australia has been advocating for as a part of reforms to Australia’s livestock traceability systems, including the creation of a sustainable funding model, appropriate governance mechanisms, communication initiatives to strengthen the awareness of traceability, and a nationally consistent approach to traceability regulation.
Jul 14, 2023
Sheep Producers Australia and WoolProducers Australia welcomes and acknowledges the Agricultural Minister’s commitment to implementing National Traceability
Sheep Producers Australia (SPA) and WoolProducers Australia (WPA) welcomes the agreement to advance a national approach to Australia’s livestock traceability system and the recognition of the urgent need for individual identification for sheep at the recent Agriculture Ministers’ Meeting (AMM) chaired by the Australian Government Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry, Senator the Hon Murray Watt and seeks clarity on the next steps and the opportunity to collaborate
Aug 5, 2022
Sheep Producers Australia welcomes the announcement of Senator Murray Watt as Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry
Sheep Producers Australia (SPA) would like to acknowledge and congratulate Senator Murray Watt as the Minister for Agriculture Fisheries and Forestry, Senator Don Farrell as Minister for Trade, the Honourable Tanya Plibersek as Minister for Water and the Environment and the Honourable Madeline King as Minister for Resources and Northern Australia.
Jun 2, 2022
Sheep Producers Australia welcomes the governments investment into the sheep and broader Agricultural industry with over $600 million announced this week.
Sheep Producers Australia welcomes the governments investment into the sheep and broader Agricultural industry with over $600 million announced this week.
Mar 31, 2022
Sheep Producers Australia (SPA) welcomes the Federal Government’s announcement of $370 million for biosecurity funding
Sheep Producers Australia (SPA) welcomes the Federal Government’s announcement of $370 million for biosecurity funding, in the lead up to the Federal Budget.
May 4, 2021
National Livestock Traceability System Reform
“Sheep Producers Australia (SPA) recognises that Australia’s multi-billion dollar red-meat and livestock industries do have biosecurity threats from diseases such as Foot & Mouth Disease (FMD). FMD has the potential to decimate the Australian livestock sector and result in significant market access disruption if allowed to enter and spread.” Stephen Crisp SPA CEO.
Apr 13, 2021
The reasons Australia no longer rides on the sheep's back are well known
Australian farmers believe the reasons many of them ended their love affair with sheep are simple.
Mar 20, 2021
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