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Welcome to the Stock Feed Manufacturers' Council of Australia

The Stock Feed Manufacturers' Council of Australia (SFMCA) represents feed milling companies throughout Australia. SFMCA members manufacture over 5,500,000 tonnes of feed annually; this is principally feed which is supplied to commercial poultry, pig, beef, dairy, sheep, horse, aquaculture and household livestock producers.

SFMCA members operate 116 feed milling sites located in all States of Australia. The number of mills and volume of feed manufactured represents over 90% of all commercial feed sold within Australia.

What's new!

Event (29 Oct 2008)
Innovation in Bulk Materials Handling & Processing 2008
A not to be missed conference for all involved in feed milling and the handling and processing of grains. Being held 26-27 November at Darling Harbour, Sydney. Members of each State SFMA get a 10% discount on registration.

Document (7 Oct 2008)
Notice to Members about Alpacas and Medications
This notice identifies the issue of medication use in feeds and the production of

Document (7 Oct 2008)
Notice to Members about Alpacas and Medications
This notice identifies the issue of medication use in feeds and the production of Alpaca or Llama feeds. This notice can be downloaded from the Member Communications section of this website.

Issues Update (23 Sep 2008)
SFMCA Issues Update - September 2008
Latest SFMCA Issues Update providing information on issues being addressed by SFMCA.

News Article (11 Sep 2008)
Relase of Feed Ingredient Purchasing Guidelines
Feed mills as part of FeedSafe need to have an approved supplier list, with this being based upon supliers capacity to supply low risk feed ingredients.

Document (29 May 2008)
SFMCA Submission to the Quarantine & Biosecurity Review
Submission from the SFMCA on quarantine issues relevant to the stock feed industry.

News Article (14 May 2008)
Stock Feed Legislation Listing
Legislation for the manufacture and supply of stock feed has been updated and is available to SFMA members on the FeedSafe Manual page of this website.

Document (29 Apr 2008)
Implications of ending the GM Canola Moratoria
Presentation about GM canola production and segregation of the 2008 crop from grower to end user.

News Article (29 Apr 2008)
AOF Presentation - Implications of ending the GM Canola Moratoria
This presentation provides details relating to global GM crop production and the 2008 Australian canola crop. Details relating to the production of GM canola and methods of segregation of canola seed through to canola meal are presented.

News Article (2 Apr 2008)
ARA Accredited Rendering Site Listing
SFMCA members can download the listing of ARA Accredited Rendering Sites from the FeedSafe section of our website. This listing identifies Australian rendering plants that have met accreditation standards.

Document (28 Nov 2007)
SFMCA Submission to the Pigmeat Inquiry
Submission made by the SFMCA to the Productivity Commission Inquiry into the importation of pigmeat.

Market Report (1 Nov 2007)
Feed Grain Summit Report
Report on the Feed Grain Summit held 30 Oct 2007 by the Feed Grains Partnership. Information provided relating to crop production, feed grain supply and demand for 2007-2008.Attached word document provides a report on the meeting, PDF file is an ABARE Drought Report.

Document (1 Nov 2007)
BOM Drought Presentation
Presentation from the Bureau of Meteorology on weather patterns over the winter/spring period and outlook for summer rainfall. This was presented to the Feed Grain Drought Summit held 30 Oct 2007.

Document (24 Oct 2007)
Guide to Taking Out Grain Contracts
Guidelines are provided for grain growers in supplying grain under contract. A checklist is included to assist in contract administration.

News Article (18 Sep 2007)
FeedSafe Review
SFMCA has released a higher quality standard for Australian stockfeed manufacturers.

Document (3 Sep 2007)
NSW GM Crop Moratorium Review
SFMCA and SFMA NSW submission to the GM Crop Review.

Document (3 Sep 2007)
Vic GM Crop Moratorium Submission
SFMCA and SFMA Vic submission to the Vic GM Crop Review.

Document (3 Aug 2007)
Submission to SA GM Crop Review
SFMCA and SFMA SA submission to the SA GM Crop Review.

Document (3 Aug 2007)
Submission - Vic Mandatory Ethanol and Biofuels Targets Inquiry
Submission from SFMCA and SFMA Vic to the inquiry into mandated use of ethanol and biofuels.

Document (15 May 2007)
SFMCA Submission to the OGTR on GM Wheat trials
SFMCA submission relating to the risk assessment and management plan for the conduct of trials looking at drought tolerance of GM Wheat.

Market Report (12 Apr 2007)
ABARE Feed Grain Supply Demand Report
ABARE has released an update from its feed supply and demand model. This report projects feed grain use through 2007 and the likely grain movement from WA, SA and overseas to meet feeding demand through until the end of 2007.

Document (26 Mar 2007)
Pig Industry Risk Assessment
A report on the potential risks presented to the Australian pig industry through feed sources. This risk assessment documents and defines potential risks and means of reducing these risks.

Document (23 Mar 2007)
SFMCA Submission - Wheat Export Marketing Committee
Submission from the SFMCA regarding wheat export marketing arrangements.

Document (7 Dec 2006)
Stockfeed Industry Risk Analysis Project
The SFMCA has completed a Risk Analysis project which looks at the major risk issues the industry faces. This report documents the results of this project work and the actions being taken by SFMCA in response to the major risk issues.

Document (10 Nov 2006)
Drought Assistance Schemes
With the increasing effects of the drought being seen across the country, Australian and State governements have introduced various relief schemes. The attached document provided by AFFA supplies information relating to what is available. The document also supplies websites at which further information can be obtained.

Document (12 Sep 2006)
SFMCA Submission Victorian Biofuels Inquiry
This submissions looks at the impact the biofuels industry will have upon the stockfeed and livestock industries.

Document (8 Aug 2006)
ESI Fact Sheet
This document provides information relating to the introduction of Export Slaughter Intervals (ESI) within the pig industry.

Document (23 Jun 2006)
Stockfeed Training Brochure
This brochure supplies information about Qualifications and Career Paths through accessing Certificate II, III and IV in Food Processing - Stockfeed. The study units listed are available to employees of stockfeed manufacturing companies through the Australian College of Training.

Document (23 Jun 2006)
National Training Program Newsletter
This newsletter provides information relating to the roll-out of the SFMCA National Training Program by the Australian College of Training.

Document (10 May 2006)
FeedSafe Logos
FeedSafe accredited members can download files containing the FeedSafe logo from the FeedSafe Manual webpage. This page having restricted access to members only.

Document (17 Mar 2006)
Stock Feed Industry Fact Sheet
This Fact Sheet provides informatiom about the Australian stock feed industry.

Document (17 Mar 2006)
FeedSafe Brochure
This brochure provides information about the stock feed industry QA Accreditation program FeedSafe. The brochure explains what FeedSafe is and what users of animal feeds need to know about FeedSafe.

Document (26 Oct 2005)
Stockfeed Training Brochure
This brochure provides information about the SFMCA training service provider Australian College of Training (ACT) and training provision to members. Training in the Certificate of Food Processing - Stockfeed is being provided. For further information companies should either contact the SFMCA Executive Officer John Spragg or Terry Richards at ACT.