FINAL SUBJECTIVE JUDGING – CHAMPION & RESERVE CHAMPION!
The competition was fierce as five outstanding school teams presented their Dohne lambs in the Final Subjective Judging at the 2026 Community Bank Gilgandra & Central West Bendigo Bank NSW Dohne Prime Lamb Schools Competition
Congratulations to our five finalists: Barraba Central School, Lake Cargelligo Central School, Portland Central School, St Matthews Catholic School, Mudgee and Dubbo College Senior Campus.
CHAMPION – St Matthews Catholic School and RESERVE CHAMPION – Dubbo College Senior Campus.
Congratulations to both winning teams, who were proudly presented with their ribbons by representatives of Community Bank Gilgandra & Central West Bendigo Bank, our major event sponsor.
A fantastic display of livestock handling, presentation and teamwork, showcasing the skills and enthusiasm of the next generation of agricultural leaders!
Watch the final judging in action!
Discover the full gallery of images and stories at dohne.com.au #Dohnes#DohneMerino#SheepIndustry#AgEducation#AgriculturalEducation#PrimeLambCompetition#FutureOfAgriculture
DOHNE MERINO MATTERS – OCTOBER 2026 NEWSLETTER IS OUT NOW! In this edition:
2026 States’ Year in Review – A look at Dohne Merino ram sale results and industry highlights from NSW, Western Australia and South Australia.
2026 Ram Sale Highlights – Celebrating strong results and continued demand for Dohne Merino genetics across Australia. The overall top price for 2026 was $21,000, with the highest stud sale average of $3,842, both achieved by Macquarie Dohne Stud, NSW.
What a year we have had, it’s not often the wool, lamb and mutton markets are all red hot at once. The Dohne breed is really proving itself again with some fantastic results in the sale pens, on the wool floor and over the hooks.
READ THE OCTOBER NEWSLETTER ONLINE! https://online.flippingbook.com/view/637455528/
Please share with fellow breeders, commercial producers and anyone interested in the Dohne Merino and Australian sheep industry. #DohneMerino#DohneAustralia#AustralianDohneBreeders#DohneMerinoMatters#SheepIndustry#AustralianAgriculture
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