Moama Anglican Grammar values hands-on agricultural experiences and greatly appreciates its connection with the Australian Dohne Breeders’ Association. The opportunity for students to participate in the Australian Sheep and Wool Show in Bendigo through the Dohne Marquee program has opened students’ eyes to the depth and diversity of the sheep industry and provided a valuable bridge between classroom learning and real-world application. The impact of this involvement has been significant. Students have been inspired to pursue work placements on sheep properties, further develop their skills by participating in other sheep meat and fleece judging competitions and study agriculture at a tertiary level. Many now aspire to long-term careers within the sheep industry, a pathway highlighted in the accompanying article by Lexie Heinrich, whose confidence to participate in judging competitions was sparked due to encouragement from Dohne breeders. Continue reading →

When MAGS came to the Australian Sheep and Wool show to show our sheep in 2022, we all were given the opportunity to visit the Dohne Marquee and hear from breeders and guests within the association. It was an amazing experience, hearing from many farmers with extensive knowledge about breeding and selling superior Dohne sheep as well as keeping a high quality within the breed. I personally learnt a lot from the people apart of the Australian Dohne Breeders' Association, being able to network with others in the sheep industry and actually see how far you can go within this industry. Their passion to keep the wool industry alive was extremely encouraging and drove me to the realisation that I wanted to be a part of that. Continue reading →

For more than a century, Longerenong College has stood at the heart of agricultural education in Western Victoria, quietly shaping the people and practices that underpin Australia’s rural industries. Among its many contributions, few have been as enduring or as influential as its role in training generations of wool classers, specialists whose skills remain fundamental to the strength of Australia’s wool industry. At the Australian Sheep & Wool Show being held in Bendigo, students gain invaluable exposure to subjective fleece judging, sheep breed judging and industry standards at the highest level. These experiences reinforce classroom learning while building professional networks that often shape future careers. Continue reading →

School students around NSW have been carefully feeding and collecting data on teams of prime lambs in a hands-on project designed to foster and mentor the next generation of farmers. A total of 26 schools from across the state, ranging from Sydney, Coffs Harbour to the New England and Griffith, will be competing in the inaugural Community Bank Gilgandra and Central West Bendigo Bank NSW Dohne Prime Lamb Schools Competition at Orange, NSW, on July 29. Continue reading →