As part of a new secure funding model, producers will pay $60 (plus GST) for LPA accreditation every three years.
Changes to the Livestock Producers Assurance are designed to ensure accredited producers meet the stringent requirements of domestic and export markets.
The program provides an assurance to domestic and global customers of the integrity of Australian beef and enhances our reputation for safety and quality.
The new guidelines do not come into place until the 1st October 2017. Cattle Council will continue to provide producers with regular communications regarding program updates as they become available.
Key points:
- On-farm biosecurity and animal welfare practices to be included in the LPA program
- LPA accredited producers will need to complete a regular assessment
- As part of a new secure funding model, producers will pay $60 (plus GST) for LPA accreditation every three years
- New online learning modules to upskill producers
- Further rollout of free electronic National Vendor Declarations (eNVD)
These changes involve the introduction of biosecurity and animal welfare requirements, a regular online assessment and online learning modules to support producer understanding of their on-farm requirements.
The launch will coincide with the further roll out of electronic National Vendor Declarations (eNVD), giving producers the option to replace their NVD books with a free automated online system.
For more information regarding the changes to the LPA program refer to the questions and answers at: http://bit.ly/2sRAYpO