International Dohne Merino Conference and Tours - This event has been well supported with 36 delegates attending (15 Australians, 11 South Africans and 10 from Chile and Argentina). Continue reading →
Welcome all, 2017 has been a reasonable year in general for NSW coming off a very wet 2016. Even though the state has had a very cold winter there has been adequate stock feed except for those in the northwest of the state who have had another dry year with meals on wheels again being the order of the day. Continue reading →
The 2017 AGM was held at Naracoorte, SA and combined a three state sire day supported by over 30 members from four states, and 52 rams from three states. The guest speaker was Richard Norton, managing director of MLA. Continue reading →
Dohne lamb proving popular
The Currey family has been breeding Dohne sheep for more than 12 years, with their lamb proving popular through their latest farm-to-plate venture, the Bogewong Butcher Co shop. Frustrated by a lack of control over lamb prices and keen to add value to their mixed farming operation, Mark and Caitlin Currey purchased an existing butcher shop in Walgett in January 2024. "The Dohne lambs have excellent growth rates and fat cover, and we're seeing a good amount of intramuscular fat coming through for improved eating quality, which is really pleasing.
Article courtesy of The Land https://dohne.com.au/dohne-lamb-proving-popular/ #Dohnes#DohneMerino#AWI#MLA#wool#networking#sheep#meat#ACM