Market Reports & Industry News

Sullivan Livestock yarded 1896 head of cattle at their regular Gympie Fortnightly Cattle sale where the market was dearer for all descriptions. Cattle were drawn from Mt Perry, Childers, Maryborough, Tiaro, Dallarnil, Brooweena, Woolooga, Tansey, Kilkivan, Obi Obi, Kenilworth & all local areas.

Heavy Charbray feeder steers from the Backhouse family, Wonga made $5.10 to return $2,474, while their High Grade Brahman steers made $4.50 or $2,205. Charbray steers from the Collyer family made $4.96 ($2,535). Droughtmaster steers from Tiaro sold for $5.12 to return $2,429 & $2,266. Santa steers from Radflood P/L made $5.18 ($2,294). Santa x steers from Tiloma Pty Ltd, Sexton made $5.20 ($2,136 & $2,142). Charbray x steers from Riversleigh Pastoral, Woolooga made $5.16, $2,266, while their Droughtmaster brothers sold for $5.14 ($2,303). Brangus steers from P Horne, Maryborough made $5.10 ($2,205). Charbray steers from Bath Rural, Greens Creek sold for $5.50 ($1,538). Charbray weaner steers from the Nielsen Family, Kilkivan made $5.38 ($1,599). Charbray steers from “Ivanhoe” Woolooga made $5.52 ($1,456). Charbray steers from P Cox, Coolum made $5.30 ($1,465). Charbray steers from Euston Family made $5.34 ($1,579) & $5.56 ($1,384). Droughtmaster weaner steers from Fitzgerald & Co, Kilkivan made $5.32 ($1,497 & $1,314) & $5.38 ($1,220). Droughtmaster steers from R & M Clarke sold for $5.26 to return $1,122. Generally better quality weaner steers sold from $4.80 to $5.50 while Brahman steers sold from $4.20 to $4.50.

Charbray feeder heifers from the Backhouse family made $4.22 ($1,871). Charolais x heifers from A & M McIntyre, Obi Obi sold for $4.20 ($1,829). J & R Mercer, Kandanga sold Charbray heifers for $4.18 ($1,595). Droughtmaster heifers from Mt Perry sold for $3.94 ($1,557) & $3.92 ($1,430) & $3.90 ($1,301). Droughtmaster x heifers from Greg Nuske, Kin Kin made $3.88 ($1,455). Charbray heifers from B Lahiff, Kilkivan sold for $4 to return $1,415. Quality weaner heifers generally sold from $3.40 to $4.

Cows & Calves were limited in supply and sold to a top of $2,050.

Next Gympie Liveweight sale is Monday 15^th June 2026

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.