Market Reports & Industry News

Gympie Market Monday 28^th April 2025

A large offering of 2219 cattle at Sullivan Livestock’s Gympie Cattle Sale held Monday 28^th April 2025, where the market for all descriptions met strong competition.  Cattle were drawn from Gin Gin, Bundaberg, Brooweena, Boompa, Tansey, Goomeri, Kilkivan, Woolooga, Kenilworth, Maleny & all local areas.  

Heavy Brangus feeder steers from Wilrose Pty Ltd “Netherby” sold for $3.84 ($1,923 & $1,648) while their lighter brothers made $3.84 ($1,468 & $1,397) & $3.78 ($1,402 & $1,380). Riversleigh Past Co. sold Charolais x steers for $3.90 ($1,755 & $1,683). Charbray steers from Baneda Pastoral, Conondale made $3.90 ($1,690). Limousin x steers from Barry Hiron, Sexton sold for $3.88 to return $1,863. Charbray x steers from Mick Seeney, Kandanga sold for $3.82 ($1,605). Brangus steers 16 months from Noosa State High School made $3.92 to return $1,576 & $1,460. Charbray steers from the Triechel Brothers, Calico Creek made $4.14 ($1,333). Quality Charbray weaner steers from the Davies family, Woolooga sold for $4.44 ($1,388) & $4.60 ($1,251) while their Santa x brothers made $4.26 ($1,318). The Pretorius family, Bergins Pocket sold Charbray weaner steers for $4.72 ($1,432). Charbray steers from T Siedofski, Kandanga made $4.66 ($1,210 & $991). Simmental x steers from J & H McMillan “Nargoon” Cinnabar made $4.52 ($1,004). Quality Droughtmaster steers from Westonvale Livestock, Glastonbury sold to a top of $4.24 to return $1,293, $1,270 & $1,128. Dave & Elizabeth Allomes, Miva Homestead sold Droughtmaster steers for $4.36 ($1,248, $1,152 & $1,095 & $986). Generally better-quality weaner steers sold for $4.00 to $4.60.

Charbray heifers 18 months from Mick Seeney, Kandanga made $3.38 ($1,342). Charbray heifers from T Siedofski, Kandanga made $3.36 ($1,223) & $3.42 ($1,203). Heavy feeder heifers sold from $2.90 to $3.18. Charbray weaner heifers from The Davies Family made $3.44 ($1,039 & $970). Charbray heifers from The Pretorius family made $3.42 ($911). Charbray heifers from T Siedofski, Kandanga made $3.52 ($718). Droughtmaster heifers from Miva Homestead sold to a top of $3.54 to return $777, $701 & $603. Droughtmaster heifers from the Reithmuller Family, Tiaro made $3.30 ($720). Better quality weaner heifers generally sold from $3.10 to $3.50. Heifers to processors sold from $2.80 to $3.15.

Cows & calves limited in supply & sold to a top of $1,875.

Next Sale Monday 12^th May 2025

WEANER HEIFERS $4.32 AT GYMPIE

Sullivan Livestock yarded 1089 very good quality weaners for their first Weaner sale for 2025, held Thursday 10^th April. The market was dearer for all descriptions.

Winner of the day was Simmental x steers from Trent Stanton, Goomeri, selling to a top of $4.58/kg to return $1609 & $1537 & $4.78 ($1487). Charbray steers from Riversleigh Pastoral, Woolooga, made $4.80 ($1469 & $1270). Sandalwood Cattle, Theebine sold a run of Charbray steers for $4.90 to $1465, $1323, $1207, $1176 and $1053. Charbray steers from Cinnabar made $4.98 ($1264 & $1135). Charolais x steers from Ian and Sharon Brown, Thinoomba made $4.88 ($1135). Santa steers from G & S McArthur, Kilkivan made $4.72 ($1407 & $ 1190). Brangus steers from Coppermine Cattle, Kilkivan made $4.66 to return $1193. Brangus steers from Cinnabar made $4.90 ($1239). Angus x steers from Sandalwood Cattle sold for $4.84 ($1054) & $4.60 ($1145). Quality Droughtmaster steers from Coppermine Cattle made $4.76 ($1267 & $1150). Fortus Pastoral Co sold Droughtmaster steers for $4.76 ($1276 & $1150).

Heifers topped at $4.32 for quality Droughtmaster heifers from Goomeri to return $1129. Riversleigh Pastoral Droughtmaster heifers made $3.98 ($943). Trent Stanton’s Simmental x heifers made $3.52 ($1219 & $1075). Charolais x heifers from Riversleigh Pastoral sold for $3.88 ($1070 & $943). Charbray heifers from Darren Clem made $3.68 ($1040). Charolais x heifers from Ian & Sharon Brown made $3.88 ($883). Angus x heifers from Trent Stanton made $3.74 ($844). The next run of lighter heifers generally sold from $3.20 to $3.52.

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.
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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.