The NSW Government has allocated an additional $1.4 million to support eligible saleyards in their transition to electronic sheep and goat identification (eID).
This follows the announcement of a $38 million support package to assist producers, agents, saleyards and processors with the industry-wide transition and implementation of NSW's stringent biosecurity measures.
Round 1 of the NSW Sheep and Goat eID Infrastructure Rebate received 30 applications with $5 million approved for saleyards. This funding facilitated the installation of critical eID infrastructure, which is currently being deployed across the state's saleyards.
The Government remains committed to working closely with saleyard operators and owners to ensure a seamless transition to eID implementation.
The additional funding will enable saleyards to certify that their eID infrastructure meets the required standards ahead of the mandatory implementation of eID on 1 January 2025.
The introduction of eID for sheep and goats is crucial to securing our export markets and livestock, maintaining export price premiums for our farmers and reinforcing our robust biosecurity standards.
The grant application process will open on Monday 29 April 2024 and close on Monday 3 June 2024.
Previous applicants from the last Sheep and Goat eID Infrastructure Rebate Scheme are encouraged to subscribe to the Sheep and Goat eID newsletter for further updates.
Further details can be found on the DPI website.
Key dates for mandatory eID for sheep and farmed goats in NSW
- 30 June 2024:
- Mandatory scanning and uploading of processor eIDs.
- 1 January 2025:
- Mandatory eID for all sheep and farmed goats born on or after this date before leaving the property of birth.
- Mandatory eID scanning and upload by saleyards and depots.
- Mandatory eID for property to property transfers.
- 1 January 2027:
- Mandatory eID for all sheep and farmed goats before leaving any property.