September was a big month for Dohne Merino ram sales, with rams being sold across three states New South Wales, Western Australia and South Australia. See below sale results from the September sales. Continue reading →

The ADBA AGM was held on Friday 19th July at the Bendigo Australian Sheep and Wool Show (ASWS) as part of the Dohne Merino Feature Breed celebrations. Rachel Browne was awarded Life Membership in recognition of her many years of service, leading to serving as Vice-President to John Nadin then President. John Nadin gave a run-down of her many achievements in all areas of the Association and presented the award. We look forward to her continued input. Continue reading →

AMSEA Coonong Sire Evaluation Update Lamb marking at Coonong was Wednesday 26th June. On a clear and fine day 370 lambs were tagged and marked from 422 ewes at scanning. Ewes and lambs presented well with ewes scored at 2.6 condition score. The ewes are being hand fed barley at .5kg barley every alternate day even though there has been a good autumn break rain, with paddocks green but feed still short. Next event for the trial will be weaning and ewe scoring in early August. Thanks to all Coonong staff for their help on the day and also to Jim Meckiff, Lucinda Eddy and committee members who helped. Continue reading →

Vale Johnathon Alexander Stephens (Stevo) Council would like to inform members of the passing of Johnathon Alexander Stephens, known as Stevo on 7 June 2024. Stevo stepped into the manager role on Calga’s Southern property Caroonboon Station, Wanganella NSW. This was not long after the passing of Bill Pye in 2015. Stevo continued to manage Caroonboon up until his retirement in late 2023. During his 9 years at Caroonboon he was instrumental in a large infrastructure improvement programme; covered ram selling complex, ram shed, covered processing area, irrigation upgrade and workshop upgrade just to name a few. Stevo was a great friend, an extremely competent livestock person, a land manager, educator, plant operator, mechanic, a fabricator and so much more. Stevo was the dearest of friends to the Pye family and mentor to many and will be missed by all that know him. Continue reading →

The Show and Education Committee would like to take the opportunity to acknowledge and thank our sponsors that have come onboard this year; Elders, Shearwell, Sapien Technology, Nutrien Ag Solutions, Riverina Wool Testers, Ethical Outback Wool, Quality Wool, Central West Genetics, Fox & Lillie Rural and Australian Community Media. Continue reading →