The state government has extended the sheep and goat eID essential equipment rebate for producers for a further 12 months, in a bid to support those impacted by drought.
Originally set to end last Tuesday, the Essential Equipment Rebate for sheep and farmed goat producers will now remain open until June 30, 2026.
This will assist with the costs of the scanning equipment needed to meet National Livestock Identification Scheme (NLIS) reporting obligations.
In addition to the rebate for producers, the sheep and goat eID essential equipment rebate for schools, ag shows and special events has also been extended for another 12 months.
Primary Industries Minister Clare Scriven said the state government would continue to look for ways to support producers at this time, recognising the challenges faced by drought.
“The transition to eID tags for sheep and farmed goats is well underway and the extension of these rebates will further support uptake,” she said.
“The implementation for eID for sheep and farmed goats not only assists in improving the traceability of livestock but enables us to respond and recover more quickly and efficiently from a biosecurity outbreak such as foot and mouth disease.”
The extension of these rebates follows on from the recently announced extension of the point-of-sale tag discount scheme and the expanded eID Device Rebate, providing further assistance to producers with their transition to electronic identification for sheep and farmed goats.
Eligible producers, schools, ag shows and special events can apply for a 75 per cent rebate of the cost of purchasing essential equipment.
For producers, the maximum rebate amount is based on the historical number of animals moved annually on to a property directly from another property over a consecutive three-year period.
The rebate is part of the government’s $10.2 million funding commitment to assist with the transition to eID for sheep and farmed goats.
As of January 1, 2025 all sheep and farmed goats born must be tagged with an
NLIS-accredited eID tag before leaving their property of birth.
On January 1, 2027 all other sheep and farmed goats leaving a property must be identified with an NLIS-accredited eID tag.
For further information about SA’s transition to eID and the support available for producers visit pir.sa.gov.au/eid
