We are still buzzing with excitement from the recent Australian Sheep and Wool Show. The Dohne Marquee was a sight to behold at our new site location, with eight studs from three different states showcasing their finest exhibits. We are very grateful for the fantastic support the ADBA received over the three days, too many people to mention. All parties were presented with a thank you gift bag. We would also like to express our gratitude to the esteemed judges who presided over the event; Nutrien Ag Solutions Agent and ADBA Approved Classer Stephen Chalmers, Glenaroua Dohne Stud Alistair Greenshields and former Victorian ADBA President Murray Rogerson. They did a remarkable job in evaluating the exhibits. A special mention goes out to all our guest speakers, these "Tech Talks " were a great hit. Continue reading →

Australian Sheep and Wool Show The Dohne Merino Marquee program this year will comprise of the following; Friday, Education Program – Longerenong College will be taking part in this program. This program is designed to educated our younger generation, with hands on experience, allowing students to be guided by sheep and wool agents on the day. Saturday, Showing Program – Classes will include individual young and older rams and ewes, groups, pairs and also Natural Bare Breech classes. Also, at lunchtime Ethical Outback Wool will showcase their Dohne Merino garments with a Fashion Parade. Continue reading →

Lima Park Pastoral assistant manager, Barry Hutton, said the importance of wool in the composite enterprise was questioned due to low bale returns. “We were getting nothing for our wool so decided to try Dohne rams over the composite ewes to lift wool and skin quality,” he said. “When you are looking at 30 micron wool there is only one way to go and that is finer. “In the first F1 Dohne progeny, the average micron fell by 8 to 22. “For us the economic advantages of introducing Dohnes was also growth and milk.” Continue reading →

We are now at the end of April; July will be upon us before we know it. The Association’s Show Committee is underway in getting ready for this year's Australian Sheep and Wool Show. Our program this year will comprise of the following. Friday, Education Program, Longerenong College, this program was designed to educate our younger generation, with hands on experience, allowing students to be guided by sheep and wool agents on the day. Saturday, Showing Program – Classes will include individual young and older rams, ewes, groups, pairs, and Natural Bare Breech classes. The Show and Education Committee would like to take the opportunity to acknowledge and thank our sponsors this year; Elders, Shearwell, Sapien Technology, Nutrien Ag Solutions, Riverina Wool Testers, Quality Wool, Australian Merino Export, Australian Community Media, Fox & Lillie Rural and The Shamrock Hotel. Continue reading →

It was great to finally get all councillors in the same room for our annual Face to Face meeting in Adelaide in March 2025. The last couple of years this has been coupled with the AMSEA open days and complicated by Covid, making it difficult for our councillors to volunteer their time for three days plus travelling time. Thankyou very much for your commitment to the ADBA. Continue reading →

Council’s annual Face to Face meeting will be held in Adelaide from Monday 3 to Wednesday 5 March 2025. Council would like to invite members to attend the meeting on Tuesday 4 March for discussion on a number of important topics regarding the future direction of the ADBA. (There is also a zoom link available for this day, if unable to attend). There will also be a casual member dinner held on Tuesday night at the hotel to allow everyone to mingle. Continue reading →