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NSW Sheep and Goats eID Infrastructure Stock and Station Agents Rebate Scheme

ALPA members are advised that applications are now open for funding to eligible stock and station agents for the costs associated with the purchase and installation of eligible items as part of the implementation of mandatory individual electronic identification (eID) tagging for sheep and farmed goats within NSW.

Under the NSW Sheep and Goats eID Infrastructure Stock and Station Agents Rebate Scheme (the Scheme), the rebate provides 50% of the cost of eligible electronic identification (eID) items for sheep and farmed goats which includes:

• eID readers (i.e. pocket and stick)

• purchase, installation, and training for software connected to sheep and goat eID infrastructure (note: Software subscriptions are up to 1 January 2027)

• eID hardware (i.e laptops, tablets).

The maximum rebate that can be claimed per eligible stock and station agent with 50% co-funding for eID-related purchases from 15 December 2022 is $2,000 per ABN. This rebate is capped, so be sure to get your applications in as soon as you can.

To apply go to the NSW Rural Assistance Authority website and download the application form.

Applications close 31 March 2024.

Eligibility criteria

A reminder that the new version of NVDs must be used for all stock sold from January 1, 2021.

New NVD books can be ordered from the LPA website but at present deliveries are taking up to 6 weeks.

ENVDs can be downloaded from the LPA website.

The following video explains how to complete the new E NVDs:

The Wagga City Council PIC for stock being sent to the saleyards is NJ995501

Wagga Regional Livestock PIC for Consignment is NF005507

Please note the below information in regard to LMC access limitations effective from 6pm Saturday June 26 2021

The Wagga Wagga Livestock Marketing Centre will be reinstating stage 2 restrictions on attendance at the Wagga Wagga Livestock Marketing Centre from 6pm Saturday June 26 2021.  This means that the facility will be only accessible to essential personnel from 28 June 2021

Further requirements will also be mandatory to attend the LMC. These include, One Person Per 4 Square Meters and ALL persons at ALL Times MUST Wear An Appropriate Face Mask

Stage 2 (CURRENT STEP)

*          Essential saleyard staff

*          Essential agency staff & accredited agents

*          Genuine registered buyers with a true intent to purchase (as advised by WSAA)

*          Livestock transporters with access to unloading / loading ramps

*          MLA Livestock Market Officers