There are certain challenges that come with operating a Merino breeding operation on 10,000ha of open saltbush plains around Brewarrina/Nyngan. Listen to our client, Richard Stendell, "Ben Avon", Brewarrina, as he explains why Kerin Poll rams are a perfect fit for his operation.
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Plain-bodied sheep to get shearers' preferential treatment
Kerin Poll shearing contractor reveals a few home truths about the future of shearing
Ralph Blue, Blue Shearing Services, comes across more poorly-maintained wool sheds than enough. He often asks the grazier, "what's your oldest piece of harvesting equipment?" Invariably, the grazier points to a hay baler or header. Ralph's quick to inform them that the answer is in fact their shearing shed.
In this video, Ralph discusses why for as far as he and his industry are concerned, plain-bodied Merinos are the only way of the future.
Below is a story about the shearer shortage crisis that appeared in The Land newspaper on August 11, 2011. In this story, Wellington-based trainer/shearer, Jim Murray, says, "It would be a crying shame to see ... the industry deteriorate because we couldn't get the wool off them."
Landline report after Nigel was named 2008 NSW Farmer of the Year
Report by Sean Murphy. For full transcript, visit the ABCTV Landline website.
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The Land: Shearers still exiting at fast clip. 11/8/11 (1088 KB) 
