NSW Producers are being reminded to utilise the Sheep and Goat eID Tag Discount before the program concludes on December 31.
The program provides a discount of $0.76 each (incl GST) for 2025 NLIS-accredited white eID devices when purchased from a retailer or manufacturer between 1 November 2024 to 31 December 2025 (or until funds are exhausted) and includes eID tags and leg bands.
The program has seen a strong uptake of eID tags, with approximately 15 million eID tags purchased since November 2024, nearly 1.8 million eIDs scanned in saleyards in 2025 so far and approximately 22.4% of the sheep and goats coming through saleyards already equipped with an eID device.
Since 1 January, all NSW saleyards have been required to scan electronic identification (eID) devices for sheep and goats and producers have been required to attach eID tags to any lambs or kids born after that date before they are moved.
Processors, saleyards, agents and producers have benefited from a diverse range of support activities from the NSW Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development Sheep & Goat eID implementation team.
Since January 2023, extension staff have interacted with over 24000 stakeholders at 1295 industry events in 240 locations across the state, launched online and in-person training workshops, and developed stories showcasing the real-world application of eID on NSW farms.
The eID program is essential in strengthening the integrity of the state's livestock traceability system and represents a significant step forward in biosecurity and livestock management for the NSW sheep and goat industry.
