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Studs showcase top genetics at Northern Merino Expo in Jamestown
Canowie Poll Merino stud principal Seth Cooper was excited to exhibit his rams at Jamestown. They have adjusted their sale date to September 3rd going forward. They will offer 40 rams with the sale to start at 11am at Coonalpyn. They offer 100 per cent paddock ran rams with no supplementary feeding. 0417 896 772.Canowie Poll Merino enjoys the Northern Merino Expo as a community event in Jamestown.Ramsgate Poll Merino held their annual ram sale on property at Tintinara on August 12 at 1:30. They offered 100 rams with a focus on fibre and fertility, on frame with figures. Ramsgate stud principals Craig and Jed Keller have rams to suit all environments. Private selection rams are available. Ramsgatepollmerinos.comQuality wool Jamestown Cody Jones has a look over the Ramsgate stud display with principals Craig and Jed Keller, Tintinara.Collandra Merino stud principal Stephen Lawrie and his daughter Emily, will hold their 46th annual ram sale on September 9 at 1:30 at Tumby bay. They will offer 40 rams which are April/May 2024-drop, March shorn, predominantly East Bungaree bloodlines and paddock run. 0428 882 850.Collandra Merinos enjoy the Jamestown Merino Expo due to proximity.Greenfields Karalee James Sullivan, Booborowie, will offer 60 Poll Merino rams on property for their annual ram sale. The sale is at 1pm on September 8. They are producing big-framed, plain-bodied, early-maturing sheep with free-growing, well-nourished, stylish wool. Greenfieldskaralee.auGreenfields Karalee enjoys the opportunity to showcase rams at Jamestown.Greenfields stud principal Robert Sullivan will offer 60 rams on property at Booborowie on September 8 at 1pm. Breeding early-maturing, dual-purpose sheep chasing both carcase traits and producing sheep that cut plenty of wool. He said his sheep grow out well at a young age and with well-nourished, long-staple, stylish, medium wools. 0428 942 184.Greenfields are also offering two rams at the Adelaide Ram Sale on September 5.North Ashrose Merino will offer 160 Merino and Poll Merino rams on property at Gulnare at 1pm on September 10. Stud principal Tom Ashby said they have an even lineup, showing good staple length, good carcase and conformation. He said theyÔÇÖre looking in good condition considering the season. Northashrose.com.auNorth Ashrose enjoyed the Jamestown event, which allowed stud and commercial buyers to see what is coming up for sale in the northern region of SA.Collinsville's Harry Dalla will be at the sale, where 600 rams will be offered on property on September 16, with East Bungaree rams through the sale. The sale will start at 12:30. 230565ET ram was the Supreme Champion exhibit in Bendigo 2025 and the SA Merino Champion ram of 2025. Collinsville.com.au.Collinsville Lot 12 is the first horned ram in the sale. It has a micron of 21 and weighs 121 kilograms with a comfort factor of 99.1 per cent.Mulloorie Merino and Poll Merino stud will hold their 36th annual on property ram sale on September 15 at 1pm at Brinkworth. They are offering 90 rams which have good growth for age, and their young paddock rams have come through a dry season well. Stud principal Paul Meyer said they will present well at the auction. 0428 462 077Mulloorie Merino and Poll Merino stud principal Paul and Peter Meyre caught up with Elders Darren Pretlove, Clare, and said the expo was a good opportunity, prior to the Mid North sales, to display rams.Moorundie Park stud principal Tom Davidson will hold his annual on property ram sale on September 12 at 1pm at Gulnare. He will offer 100 paddock ran rams which are productive, meaty and dual-purpose. HeÔÇÖs looking forward to catching up with new and existing clients. 0438 893 744.Moorundie Park thought it was great to support a well attended field day locally to them.Springvale North Peter and Alex Stockman will offer 100 Poll Merino rams for their 24th annual on property ram sale at 1pm at Burra on September 12. TheyÔÇÖre selling April/May 2024-drop paddock ran rams. They are offering big framed, early maturing, crimpy wool rams. 0408 835 228Springvale North is excited to offer their rams, which are well-suited to clients in various environments.Baderloo Poll Merino stud principal Alison Henderson will offer 110 rams on property at Caltowie West. The sale will be on August 27 at 1PM and will feature Hendowie rams. TheyÔÇÖll have inspections from 11am and offer good dual-purpose paddock rams with a full set of ASBVs. Their breeding aims to look at balance and targets key profitability traits. Baderloopollmerinos.com.auBaderloo Poll Merino stud in their first year under new owners, are looking forward to meeting existing and new clients.Zander Poll Merino stud principal Hayden Zander will host an inspection day on August 15. Clients are welcome from 1pm to 4pm with rams available for sale on the day by private selection at 836 Durdin Road, Wynaka. 30 rams are available, which are medium to large frame, white, wooded, early maturing sheep. 0411 434 558Zander Poll Merino sheep have genomics testing and in sheep genetics.Bradfield Poll Merino Stace Bradtke will hold his annual on property ram sale on August 28 at 1:30. He will offer 62 Poll Merino rams, which have a big, robust body and well-nourished, bright white wool. His bloodlines feature Rice's Creek bloodlines 2757, aka Big John, Hamilton Run, Glenlea Park and Bradfield syndicates of various sires. 0409 693 567Bradfield is looking forward to catching up with clients after the positivity in the Merino industry from mutton and lamb prices.Wyara Poll Merino stud principals Gerald and Jodie Mullighan will offer 25 rams for sale at their on property inspection day on August 25 at 10am. Rams are available for private selection. Large framed rams with high-yielding well well-crimped wool. 0409 281 627Wyara Poll Merino will offer two rams in the Adelaide Ram sale on September 5.Carunna ValeÔÇÖs Hayden Hillman, Jamestown, said it was a great opportunity for exposure to potential clients.Carunna Vale is offering 30 rams for private selection from early September. Stud principal Tim Hall aims to breed dual-purpose, carefree, vigorous-growing, with white bold, crimpy wool rams. They are looking forward to developing their bloodlines to improve their offering. 0428 866 411.Sharlu Park Merino and Poll Merino stud principal Andrew Saegenschnitter and workman Nelson Lewis, will offer 52 rams at their on property ram sale on August 27 at 1:30. Two Poll Merinos and a Merino ram will be going to the Adelaide Ram sale on September 5. They aim to breed dual-purpose, heavy-cutting, Merinos with a bright, white, crimpy wool. Andrew 0427 811 498Sharlu Stud horned ram tag 24247 wool.Jamestown Community School Agriculture class Year 9 and 10s Ryan Couch, Georgia Jacka, Caitlyn Millane, Darcy Goodes, Alex Kotaras, Maggie Redden, Josh O'Dea, Jackson Klingner, Archie Hammat, and Zoe Rattley.Clare High School Year 12 show team Alice McMurray, Sophie Vincent, Jed Voigt, Brady Gray.Orroroo Area School Year 10s Jack Pycroft, Zara Lange, Lacey Wood, Hunter Shackleford.The prizes up for grabs.
A strong showing of stud breeders, school students and sheep industry supporters made their way to Jamestown for the 2025 Northern Merino Expo.
Sixteen studs from across the state showcased their top genetics at the new-look event, held near the shearing shed at the Jamestown Showgrounds.
The updated layout was well received, with a lively atmosphere and improved flow for visitors.
Expo committee member Sam Krieg said it had been a successful day, with more people through the gates than last year and strong support from schools, rural suppliers and sponsors.
"The weather's been kind, the move to a new location has been really positive, and we had more schools attend than ever," Mr Krieg said.
"It's been great to get together after a tough couple of years and celebrate a positive outlook for the Merino industry."
The event received $5000 support from the state government Connecting Communities Events Grant.
Schools competition judge Dennis Dalla said the student involvement was a highlight and encouraged more schools to attend in future years.
"It'd be fantastic if the schools' education day and the Northern Merino Expo were combined into one event," Mr Dalla said.
"The facilities are already here, and it's just as easy to educate 200 students as it is 100.
"I think even more schools would get value from the experience."
St Mark's College year 12 student Chloe Hodge said the event was a valuable hands-on experience.
"As someone interested in working in agriculture, I was able to learn more about sheep judging, meet industry and make connections for the future," she said.
