NSW Sheep & Goat EID Rebate Scheme
Applications for the New South Wales Sheep & Goat Producers EID Rebate Scheme have now closed.
EID Tags becoming mandatory in 2025
In September 2022, the Australian Government mandated that all newborn lambs and kids must be tagged with electronic identification tags (EIDs) from January 1st, 2025. This system will mean a change from a mob-based traceability system to one where individual sheep and goats will be traced using electronic identification tags (eID), similar to what occurs for cattle.
Why?
The frequency of biosecurity incursions and the associated economic, community and environmental risks and impacts are increasing. The direct economic impact of an incursion of Foot and Mouth Disease (FMD) to the NSW livestock sector is estimated to be $20 billion.
A more accurate and timely traceability system is required to reduce the impact on our livestock industries from an emergency animal disease or food safety event and protect market access and our “clean green” reputation.
The EID Rebate Scheme
The NSW Sheep & Goat Producer EID Rebate Scheme was very popular and funding has now been exhausted.
Under the NSW Sheep and Goats eID Infrastructure Producer Rebate Scheme, you could get up to 50% off the cost of eligible electronic identification (eID) items and auto drafting equipment.
If you have already been approved for funding then please contact our team to discuss your requirements or fill out the quote form below.
The Process
- Apply:
You will need to submit some basic information about your farming operation. - Approval:
When your application is approved (within 30 working days) you can then order equipment with the confidence that you will get the rebate. - Purchase:
Select and purchase equipment - Claim:
Submit your claim with proof of payment after you have purchased your equipment. - Rebate:
The rebate money will be paid to your account.
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