The Natural Resources Committee deals with a plethora of issues surrounding natural resources and native vegetation. These issues include water, native title, land and pest management, climate change, emissions trading and indigenous land use agreements. This committee works with a range of government departments and agencies to help create policies that acknowledge the rights of farmers. Their work ranges from preparing submissions on various issues; ensuring that legislation takes into account the rights of farmers; assisting farmers with Natural Resource Management issues on their properties; assisting with planning and understanding of the law.
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South Australia is well placed to play a modest but significant role on the global stage of sustainable food security. Despite the well publicised boom in mining-related industries, agricultural production and export remain the greatest contributors to our state's economy - and feed a substantial portion of the world's population. A selection of videos featuring the keynote speakers from the highly successful Feast or Famine Conference are now available to view.
How many farms and jobs ? There are currently 13,475 farms and 33,000 people employed in agricultural production jobs in South Australia and 146,000 South Australians are employed in the food sector. There are 5,127 Beef Producers in SA who produce 93,000 tonnes per year with a gross production value of $278 million.
SAFF members enjoy a range of benefits! To find out more about becoming a SAFF member, phone Cathy Bennett or Jennifer Taylor on 08 8410 7233. Support South Australian Farmers to grow South Australian food for your family.