Primary Producers SA

December can be a stressful period for producers. But one of the most helpful things you can do is to deliberately focus on what you CAN control. These are simple things like how you choose to treat yourself (e.g. what you eat), where you choose to focus your attention (on the past, present or future), and how you choose to treat the people around you. For practical tips on how to do this, visit: https://weatherittogether.org.au/focus/

Whatever you're doing, look after yourself over the festive season. Here's to a safe and happy 2026.

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Do you know a student in a remote or regional area who needs a hand with their study? Applications are now open for scholarships of up to $2500 for 2026 through the E.W. Stevens Trust Fund, administered by Primary Producers SA. For more information and to apply, visit ppsa.org.au/scholarships/

Happy ! PPSA is proud to Stand with the Land and represent South Australian primary producers to ensure their voices are heard. Together, let's celebrate and proudly stand behind the people and places that grow our food and fibre.

PPSA is extremely proud to partner with the Adelaide Football Club, SA Government, Grain Producers SA, Livestock SA and SA Dairyfarmers' Association to deliver the Drought Support Match on 20 July, with complementary tickets for South Australian primary producers. To access your tickets, refer to the email from your relevant commodity group.

Adelaide to host drought support match The Crows will host its Drought Support Match against Gold Coast in Round 19

On tomorrow night at Tintinara! Come along for a screening of Just A Farmer followed by a Q&A panel with Leila McDougall and an industry panel featuring National Farmers' Federation President David Jochinke, PPSA CEO Caroline Rhodes and Farmsafe Australia EO Stevi Howdle.

🎟️ Free event – register now: https://buff.ly/Q3egsbb

🎬 Just A Farmer is coming to Tintinara!
Farmsafe Australia, Thomas Foods and Primary Producers SA are proud to present a special screening on Thursday 3 July, 6:00pm.

After the film, join us for a Q&A with Leila McDougall and an industry panel featuring David ‘DJ’ Jochinke, Caroline Rhodes and Stevi Howdle.

🎟️ Free event – register now: https://buff.ly/Q3egsbb

PPSA is one of the 50 organisations calling for urgent investment in rural mental health. The mental health and wellbeing of people in agriculture is
adversely impacted by increasingly complex and compounding events including weather and natural disasters, financial stress, and geographic or social isolation.

This mental health and wellbeing crisis demands a tailor-made, whole-of-industry response that is supported by government – and it must happen urgently.

Primary Producers SA has welcomed today’s announcement of a further $55 million in drought support for South Australian primary producers. Read more: https://ppsa.org.au/2025/04/08/industry-welcomes-drought-support-package/

Don't forget to grab your tickets to this special screening of Just a Farmer on Wednesday night. The screening will be followed by a panel discussion with writer and executive producer Leila McDougall and other special guests, delving into the critical topics of mental health and wellbeing, particularly in rural and farming communities.

Full details in the post below.

FUNDRAISING SCREENING OF JUST A FARMER 🎬 //

This powerful film offers a raw and moving insight into the resilience, sacrifices and struggles of farmers – the backbone of our nation’s food security. It shines a light on the realities of farming life, tackling themes of mental health, community support and the deep connection between people and the land.

Following the screening there will be a panel discussion, writer and executive producer Leila McDougall will be joined by special guests for a thought-provoking discussion on mental health in farming communities.

📅 Wednesday, 9 April 2025
📍 Capri Theatre, 141 Goodwood Rd, Goodwood
🎟️ https://bit.ly/4bhTMF8

All proceeds from this event will support the Rural Business Support Relief Fund, helping fund mental health and wellbeing programs for rural families facing tough times.

Don’t miss this important conversation and an unforgettable film Department of Primary Industries and RegionsPrimaPrimary Producers SAgions and Primary Producers SA

PPSA Chair Simon Maddocks has written a piece for InDaily calling for a re-think of the recently announced planning reforms.

He writes, "PPSA’s concerns are not just with this expansion of paving over scarce arable land. It is also about the growing competition for water resources – essential for both agriculture and the environment – amid increasing pressures from population growth."

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SA’s agricultural identity diminished in proposed planning reform - News | InDaily, Inside South Australia If food production were valued in the same way as live music, the erosion of EFPA protections would be unthinkable.