Farming issues and policies

Farming issues and policies

No Biosecurity Levy

The South Australian Farmers Federation (SAFF) has lobbied Minister O’Brien to review all levies currently paid by livestock producers and assess if the levies currently paid could be distributed differently rather then impose a new levy.

At the time of sending this report Minister O’Brien has agreed to undertake this review however, we cannot assume that there won’t be a new levy and the SAFF in partnership with South Australian Dairy Association (SADA), Equestrian South Australia, Horse SA, Pony Club Australia, and Pony Club SA implores every State politician to actively support the SAFF and its partners to lobby against the introduction of this levy.

Carol Vincent, CHIEF EXECUTIVE

 

BIOSECURITY: Why industry should not be made to pay. Position by the South Australian Farmers Federation in response to the Biosecurity Levy - November 2010

 

SAFF Biosecurity Levy Media Releases:

October 2011: A resounding NO to the Biosecurity Levy

September 2011: SAFF says NO to the Biosecurity Levy

December 2010: NO BIOSECURITY LEVY

 

Policy Development at SAFF

SAFF Policies are developed by the Management Sections of the Federation whose members are regionally elected from the SAFF membership. Policies are then accepted by the SAFF Board, and under certain circumstances, the Board has the right of veto.

SAFF has a range of detailed policies covering various areas, listed below. SAFF members are eligible to receive more detailed information regarding our policies, on request.


General Issues and Policies

  • Biotechnology
  • Drought – Exceptional Circumstances
  • Drought – Freight Subsidies
  • Education
  • Emergency Services Levy
  • Property Rights Drought - Freight Subsidies
  • Rural Health
  • Transport

Livestock Issues and Policies

  • Animal Health – Levy on Wool
  • Animal Welfare
  • Anthrax Vaccine
  • Bovine Johnes Disease (BJD)
  • Goat Industry Council of Australia Membership
  • Hormonal Growth Promotants
  • Lamb Branding
  • Livestock Production Assurance
  • National Livestock Identification Scheme
  • National Livestock Identification Scheme Bobby Calves
  • National Livestock Identification Scheme Sheep and Goats
  • Research and Development
  • SA Primary Industry Funds
  • SA Cattle Industry Fund Levy
  • SA Sheep Industry Fund Levy

Grains Issues and Policies

  • Barley
  • Wheat
  • Gene Technology
  • Harvest Pricing
  • Quality Assurance
  • Quarantine
  • Research and Development
  • Transport, Handling and Storage

Wine Grapes Issues and Policies

  • Global Marketing of Premium Wine
  • Mandatory Code of Conduct
  • National Register of Vines
  • Trade Practices Act and Unilateral Variation

Natural Resources Issues and Policies

  • Wombat Management
  • Bird Management
  • Dingo
  • Natural Resources Management (NRM) Planning
  • Invasive Pest Animals
  • Overabundant Native Animals
  • Kangaroo Management
  • SAFF Carbon Trading Policy
  • Native Title and Indigenous Land Use Agreements
  • Reconciliation
  • Biodiversity Trading
  • Water Management
  • Draft Water Resources Management (Plantation Forestry)
  • Murray Darling Basin
  • Regrowth Management Plans for Native Vegetation Regulation 5(1)(zfa)