The Livestock Collective is working with Sheep Producers Australia on the Sheep and Goat Traceability Taskforce (SGTT) . Creating Case Studies and podcast episodes to assist producers to transition to eID by the legislated date.
In September 2022, the Agriculture Ministers reaffirmed their commitment, first agreed in July 2022, for government to work collaboratively with industry to advance work on a national approach to Australia’s livestock traceability systems.
This includes Ministers’ collective agreement to introducing a national mandatory individual electronic identification (eID) system for sheep and goats, working towards 1 January 2025.
The Livestock Collective has supported Sheep Producers Australia in facilitating the transition to mandatory electronic identification (eID) for sheep and goats. This will be achieved through the development and dissemination of uniform messaging on a national scale, ensuring that all stakeholders are aligned and informed throughout the implementation process.
The Livestock Collective collaborated with Sheep Producers Australia as part of the Sheep and Goat Traceability Taskforce (SGTT). This initiative involves the development of case studies and podcast episodes aimed at supporting producers in their transition to electronic identification (eID) by the mandated deadline.
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Clayton South is a mixed operator, sheep being twenty percent of his farming enterprise located East of Wagin. His sheep enterprise operation focuses on maximising lamb output per hectare. Initially trialling micron disks and a rattle, in 2015 he then invested in a sheep handler and implemented eIDs into his entire flock.
Clayton shares initial challenges, particularly around adapting to the new technology when they collect data for their enterprise. He elaborates on the integration of eIDs into their operation and offers advice, emphasising the importance of being clear about what data you want.
Murray Hall, Hilroy Farms, Brookton is a mixed operator mating six – nine thousand sheep annually. Murray commenced their integration of electronic identification devices five years ago during lamb marking, predicting a future mandate and recognising the opportunity to utilise the data to monitor growth rates.
Murray shares the hurdles encountered during the initial phases of implementation within his business, how he overcame them, what equipment he chose and why. He also offers insights, emphasising the importance of planning, research, and tapping into the knowledge and experiences of other growers.
Sascha Squires is a mixed wheat and sheep farmer in Quairading, with sheep being sixty percent of his enterprise. He runs a commercial merino and prime lamb enterprise as well as a Poll Dorset and White Suffolk stud.
He is at the early stages of implementing eIDS throughout his business, with tags going into the 2023 lambs. He hopes to use the data to assist with his muscle scanning and pregnancy scanning to identify twinning ewes.
We spoke with those in the industry who were experts in the field, helping those transition and have already transition to hear there tip and tricks on all things eID.
This is an episode with Beth Green, an independent consultant and traceability specialist. We discuss the details around the eID mandate, what challenges might occur and what the national roll out will look like.
Please note, that since the time of recording Tasmania has changed dates for eID tags to be in sheep ears from 2025 to 2027. Please use links below for the latest information for your state.
In this episode, join three stock agents who cover different areas of Western Australia: Grant Lupton, Emma Dougall, and Clark Skinner. We chat about their insights, offering advice on equipment, discussing various setups they’ve encountered, and sharing tips and feedback gathered from growers.
We interview growers Brittany Bolt and Maeve O’Brian, who leverage their industry experience with eIDS to inform their equipment and tag choices, and discuss their plans for utilising data. As well as tips and tricks from working for other growers.
The Next Generation Global Sheep Forum has emerged from a coalition of various international organizations representing sheep producers, including the American Lamb Board, Beef + Lamb New Zealand, the British National Sheep Association, the Canadian Sheep Federation, the National Sheep Association, the National Wool Growers’ Association of South Africa, and Sheep Producers Australia.
The Behind the Collective Podcast has assumed the responsibility of producing the Next Generation Global Sheep Forum Podcasts. This initiative involves conducting interviews with delegates from various countries, focusing on their sheep production systems, the challenges they encounter, and their experiences within the industry. We invite you to explore the podcasts we have recorded thus far.
You can download and listen to the 2024 Next Generation podcasts here.
In 2024, The Livestock Collective are excited to bring you the Global Sheep Producers Forum Next Generation podcasts, which will feature exclusive coverage of the 2024 Next Generation cohort in Adelaide for LambEx. Stay tuned for insightful discussions and updates from around the ground!
This is the fifth episode where we are talking to sheep producers around the world. Meet Sean Jeffery, a dedicated first-generation sheep farmer navigating his second year in a share farming agreement. From childhood weekends on his grandparents’ smallholding to his passion for sheep farming today, Sean’s journey is full of insights and challenges. In this episode, he shares his experiences, chat politics of farming, and why every aspiring farmer should consider sheep. Tune in to explore farming life in Wales, discover future opportunities, and understand why unity among sheep farmers is crucial.
Olivia Ellis, based in Hawke’s Bay, New Zealand, is the Operations Manager for Kelsos Genetics. Her role involves traveling to meet clients and managing the stud’s genetic data. In this episode, Tiff and Olivia chat about all things sheep farming in New Zealand, discussing challenges and the benefits of sharing lamb products with other countries. While Olivia hasn’t yet found the “Golden Ticket” for improving marketing, she shares some insightful details about her team’s ongoing projects. Tune in to learn more about the incredible work Liv is doing.
This is the fourth episode where we chat to young sheep farmers from around the world, part of the global sheep forum next generation program. The aim is to inspire people to join the sheep industry, but also help current young sheep farmers network globally and develop their skills. This episode, we are back in Australia chatting to Alanah Boxall. It covers more than just sheep. tips on studying remotely, the importance of healthy communities, getting involved in your region and how to make your town a better place, all while getting to know Alanah.
In this episode, we’re heading to New Zealand to catch up with Hamish Best, freshly returned from Lambex. Growing up on the family farm in Ohariu Valley, just outside Wellington, Hamish has worn many hats in the industry. Now, he’s back home, where he’s launched his meat retail business, Conscious Valley. We dive into why farmers should be foodies, the secrets to the perfect lamb pie, what it takes to start a meat business, and Hamish’s journey to becoming a farmer.
This episode is the third, where we are catching up with young sheep farmers from around the world. Rich Oglesby, is a new entrant Beef, Sheep and Red Deer farmer in Rothbury Northumberland in England. He farms in partnership with his wife Jen trading as R & J Oglesby Farming with 2000 breeding sheep, 100 Angus cows and 100 Red deer Hinds. This episode covers all sorts of topics, how to get your foot in the door farming in England, what farming in England looks like, challenges amongst Ag and predictions for the future.
In this episode, we talk all things sheep farming in the UK and Canada with Hannah and Katie, two innovative and passionate farmers. As part of the Global Sheep Forum’s Next Generation Program, this chat aims to inspire people to join the sheep industry while helping young sheep farmers connect globally and develop their skills.
Hannah is a 6th generation farmer from Canada, passionate about improving genetic quality and driving positive change in the sheep industry. Katie hails from a mixed livestock farm in Norfolk, UK. Running three different sheep breeds and a separate store lamb finishing business.
Today’s episode is with a young sheep farmer from Wales, Emily.
This is the second in the series where we catch up with young sheep farmers from around the world as part of the global sheep forum next generation program. We chat about life in Wales, challenges the industry is facing, Emily’s sheep enterprise and her ambitions for the future.
This episode isn’t just about celebrating a young livestock leader in Australia, this is the first episode where we catch up with young sheep farmers around the world. Camren Maierle, PhD, is the Sustainability Director for the American Lamb Board and producer from Jacksontown, Ohio. Him and Tiff cover all sorts of topics, how to be a farmer without a farm, guardian dogs, how religion and culture influences the sheep trade and so much more.Access Camren PhD – Impact of Haemonchus contortus on feed efficiency and feeding behavior of Katahdin and Suffolk lambsThe Grazing Sheep Podcast – https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-grazing-sheep-podcast/id167833929
Resources that provide in-depth details about each part of the live export supply chain.
Partnerships, projects, and ways that we’re working to support the livestock industry in Australia.
