Market Reports & Industry News

Gympie Market Firm to Dearer

Sullivan Livestock yarded 1594 cattle at their regular fortnightly Gympie Cattle Sale held Monday 17^th February, where the market for all descriptions was firm to dearer. Cattle were drawn from Mundubbera, Booubyjan, Dallarnil, Brooweena, Tansey, Kilkivan, Woolooga, Maryborough, Tiaro, Conondale, Kenilworth & all local areas.

Droughtmaster feeder steers from B Dale, Mungar made $3.80 to return $1,786. Charbray steers from C & S Sweet, Cootharaba sold for $3.88 ($1,685). Limousin x steers from the Hanson family made $3.80 to return $1,562. Droughtmaster steers from the McDonald family sold for $3.72 to return $1,617 & $1,608. Brangus steers from the Webster family made $3.85 ($1,575). Quality Charbray steers 16 months from Noela Augustine, Mundubberra sold for $4.10 ($1,625) & $4.26 ($1,475). Brangus steers from R & D Pender “Hidden Valley” sold for $4.30 ($1,395). Droughtmaster x steers from Kinbombi made $3.94 ($1,194). Droughtmaster x steers from Obi Obi made $3.92 ($1,441) while their Simmental x younger brothers sold to a top of $4.40 ($1,285). The Binney family sold Simmental x steers for $4.62 to return $1,236. Generally better-quality weaner steers sold from $4.20 to $4.62.

Quality F1 Charbray heifers from Noela Augustine made $3.26 to return $1,312 & $1,131. Limousin x heifers from the Hansen family made $2.96 ($1,061). The general run of feeder heifers sold from $2.80 to $2.95. Weaner heifers topped at $3.22 with most heifers selling from $2.70 to $3.10.

Cows & Calves were limited in supply & sold to a top of $1,900.

Next Sale Monday 3^rd March 2025

CHANGES TO LPA ACCREDITATION 1 September 2024

Accreditation renewal time change

The renewal period for LPA accreditation from 1 September 2024 will be two years, instead of the existing three years. This change has been made to help you stay up to date with LPA requirements, ensure the information remains top of mind and help support the robustness of the program. The cost of accreditation and reaccreditation is $90 plus GST for the two-year accreditation period. This fee helps support the operational costs of running LPA and associated audits.

What is changing in LPA?

New Self-Assessment tool for accreditation and reaccreditation.

A key change is the existing accreditation and reaccreditation questionnaire will be replaced with a new Self-Assessment tool. This new tool aims to increase the robustness of the LPA program and enhance the learning opportunities available to producers about the LPA program and its requirements. 

Upon completion, producers will be able to download a customised Recommendations Report. This report will provide further insights into activities that could be undertaken on-farm to increase productivity and compliance with the LPA program. 

Earlier this year the tool was tested by 150 producers with the majority finding it took on average 20 minutes to complete and was easy to use.

Other LPA Rules changes

There are several other updates to the LPA Rules which will further strengthen the program moving forward. These include:

    • The addition of voluntary modules to the program. This includes the introduction of the Harvested Rangeland Goats module from 1 Oct.

     • Additional livestock declarations will be able to be made on the electronic National Vendor Declaration (eNVD).

     • Opportunities to share audit outcomes from other compliance programs to reduce audit duplication.

     • Updating of data sharing, reporting and notification requirements to ensure fairness and compliance with legislation.

     • Clarified roles, responsibilities and definitions.

     • Clarified process for audits, nonconformities and status changes.

     • New processes for handling complaints and issues of concern.

When do I need to renew my LPA accreditation?

Your accreditation will be rolled into this new two-year cycle as it falls due over the next three years. 

If you would like to check when your accreditation is due for renewal you can do so by logging into your LPA account. You will be advised by letter, email or SMS when your renewal date is approaching.

To help you prepare for this new method of accreditation, please review the following resources:

     • Self-Assessment Frequently Asked Questions

     • Self-Assessment information flyer

     • Self-Assessment video overview

To read the updated LPA Rules, please click here.
 To watch video on LPA Accreditation Click here
If you have any questions or require assistance, please contact info@integritysystems.com.au or call the ISC Customer Service Centre on 1800 683 111 which is open from 7am-8pm (AEST) Monday to Friday.

BRANDING IS BACK!
The exemption allowing temporary COVID-19 branding relief for cattle producers ceased as of 30 June 2023, coinciding with the scaling back of the COVID-19 Public Health Emergency.

VENDORS: Please insure you have your cattle branded according to the requirements below and make sure your brand is written on your LPA/NVD Waybill.