A TRUCK-LOAD of livestock feed is on its way to bushfire-affected farmers thanks to Kingston resident Henry Goode.
The Barook Station farmer has pulled together more than 30 bales of hay to be delivered to areas around South Australia impacted by bushfires.
Livestock SA yesterday revealed an estimated 700 tonnes of fodder had already been donated to fire-affected farmers around the state struggling to feed their livestock.
Mr Goode was inspired to organise the donation after an email from his wool broker gave insight into the situation others were experiencing due to the devastation.
Blessed to be in a situation with enough hay and feed to provide for his own stock, Mr Goode made the decision to help others.
“I have not been in the situation before but if we can help then we will help,” Mr Goode said.
“It is not a huge deal to us but if we were in the same situation we would expect the same thing.”
The farmer said he and others from around the region look to donate more in the near-future as fires continue to burn across the state.
“We have not checked out how affected people are doing locally,” he said.
“But I do know that after the Keilira fires many locals have helped each other out.
“It is not a great situation for them to be in and nobody expects to be burnt out, but there are a great number of things that go on.”
Mr Goode said there was plenty of people in the community who had jumped on board with the idea.
“Following the recent fires our way there have been people helping with fences, dealing with live and dead stock and much more,” he said.
“I will probably head up to Keilira and lend a hand as well.”
Livestock SA chief executive Andrew Curtis yesterday thanked everyone involved in donating, collecting and transporting fodder.
“We have been inundated with messages from people throughout the state interested in donating feed for local farmers; it is fantastic to see South Australians coming together to support those in need,” Mr Curtis said.
