Information for drought affected farmers
A range of support services are now available to primary producers experiencing hardship as a result of the current dry conditions the region is experiencing.
Drought total grazing pressure project – feral rabbit control
Free control options are now available to farmers in the Murraylands and Riverland region help take action.
Funded by the South Australian Government’s $73 million Drought Support Package, this program is led by PIRSA and offers free rabbit control to farmers in drought-affected areas.
Feral rabbits compete with livestock for food and cause serious damage to soil, crops and native vegetation – especially during dry times.
Through the Drought Total Grazing Pressure project, farmers in the Murraylands and Riverland can access:
- Free warren ripping
- Free 1080 oat bait– to approved farmers and as seasonal conditions permit
This is a joint effort between PIRSA and the Murraylands and Riverland Landscape Board.
To register your interest, contact Josh Rosser on 0409 062 431 or email joshua.rosser@sa.gov.au.
For more information, go to PIRSA's website.
Drought (PIRSA)
The Department for Primary Industries and Regions (PIRSA) is the lead agency for drought management in South Australia. PIRSA coordinates support services, information, and recovery efforts for primary producers affected by drought. For the latest updates, financial assistance, and practical tools to help you manage during dry times, visit PIRSA’s Drought page.
Industry support
A range of important and useful information can be found at the following industry and organisation websites.
Livestock and Crop Management
- Primary Industries and Regions SA - drought
- Livestock SA - support resources
- SheepConnect SA
- Meat and Livestock Australia - drought management
- Grains Research Development Corporation
- Grain Producers SA
Support Services
- Primary Industries and Regions SA
- Rural Financial Counselling Service
- SA Health Drought Mental Health Services
- Beyond Blue
- Lifeline
- Dairy SA support resources
The Murraylands and Riverland Landscape Board will continue to update this webpage as support packages and services become available, and landholders are encouraged to subscribe to the Soil Matters e-newsletter to receive email updates.
This page was updated on 11 June 2025.
More information
Murraylands and Riverland Landscape Board
Unit 5-6, Level 1 Sturt Centre, 2 Sturt Reserve Road, Murray Bridge SA 5253
08 8532 9100