With summer underway and longer daylight hours, fire risk is
once again front of mind across rural South Australia. For primary
producers- particularly those in high-risk regions- the start of
Fire Danger Season is not just a reminder to prepare the property;
it's a reminder of the legal and business obligations that come
with operating in an increasingly volatile climate.
The Fire Danger Season in South Australia runs from mid-October
through April, with specific district start dates ranging from
October 15 in Eastern and Western Eyre Peninsula to December 1 in
Adelaide Metropolitan and Mount Lofty Ranges.
Fire preparedness is not simply a matter of good practice. For
farmers and agribusiness operators, it is an essential component of
business management. A failure to comply with fire safety
requirements can expose landholders to significant penalties,
liability risks and insurance issues- all of which can deliver
consequences long after the fire danger period
