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Frequently Asked Questions – General

Who can use the FarmGate Auctions platform?

Licenced Livestock Agents and Buyers around Australia are welcome to register.

Buyers are required to provide a current registered PIC number to access the FarmGate Auctions platform.

What is FarmGate Auctions?

Sheep, Cattle and Goats including store stock, breeding stock and stud stock.

Can I buy Cattle and Sheep from anywhere in Australia?

Sheep, Goats and cattle store stock, breeding stock and stud stock.

Frequently Asked Questions – I’m a livestock agent

When are the Auctions held?

Currently, Cattle sales are held fortnightly on a Friday at 8am and Sheep sales on a Friday at 11am.

Check the Upcoming Auctions tab to see the latest information and catalogues

Note: these days & times are subject to change

How much does it cost to list my stock for sale?

$7.00 per head for commercial cattle and $0.90 per head for commercial sheep, lambs and goats.

Volume discounts apply on application.

Please refer to FarmGate Auctions 2021 Listing Fees for more details. All prices are quoted GST-exclusive

How close to a Live Auction can I submit my Lot for sale?

Online listings close at 5pm Wednesday for our Friday Sheep Sale and 2pm Wednesday for our Friday Cattle Sale

You can easily see the date and time each Auction closes for Lot submissions in the Upcoming Auctions section.

When online listings close you can contact support on +61 2 8252 6840 to help add your Lot.

Why can’t I see every Lot I have submitted?

Submitted lots are filtered by your selected date range, if you can not find the lot you are after, extend your date range or contact support on +61 2 8252 6840.

Why do you require me to weigh 20% or more of sheep in my lot

FarmGate Auctions is an assessment based platform and minimum requirements of 20% is needed to give a fair indication of the Lot for sale.

What if my Lot doesn’t reach Reserve or is Passed in?

Lots that don’t reach Reserve or have No Bids will be passed in.

A Passed in Lot’s last highest bidder is notified by email and they have one hour to contact the seller after the auction closes.

Passed In and No Bid Lots are entitled to a re-offer at a further Auction without charge within the following time limits set out below.

Otherwise a new Lot assessment must be carried out and the livestock re-listed with up-to-date information.

Cattle 21 days

Lambs 7 days

Sheep 14 days

Goats 14 Days

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FarmGate Auctions is an independent, reliable, Australian owned online livestock selling platform delivering the best in mobile technology. With just a few clicks, Livestock Agents can assess, market and sell their livestock without leaving the paddock, creating a better experience for the animals, and helping sellers to save money and time.

Also available on desktop, FarmGate Auctions provides a streamlined process for buyers and sellers to watch the progress of upcoming and live auctions across Australia, add and manage lots for sale as well as bid for and purchase livestock from the office or on the go.