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Stephen Burns

Journalist, Wagga Wagga

Jackaroo on Merino sheep studs in the Riverina, a lifetime working on the land with sheep, cropping and cattle. Graduate Charles Sturt Uni with degree in Business and a Dean's Certificate. Graduate C.B. Alexander Agricultural College

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Huge season tests Merinos

Huge season tests Merinos

Competition proves purpose of Merinos in high rainfall country

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Among Merinos at Crookwell

Among Merinos at Crookwell

Fourteen entries in the 14th annual ANZ Agribusiness Crookwell flock ewe competition

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"Dull' sheep sale where Merino ewes made $335

"Dull' sheep sale where Merino ewes made $335

Plenty of interest in young wethers, limited activity from processors, flat for Merino ewes during a big January yarding.

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Crookwell Merino ewe comp - Day 2| Photos

Crookwell Merino ewe comp - Day 2| Photos

The were six Merino flocks entered for the second day of the 14th Annual ANZ Agribusiness Crookwell maiden ewe competition.

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Crookwell Merino ewe comp - day 1| Photos

Crookwell Merino ewe comp - day 1| Photos

A cold day at Crookwell in the middle of January greeted visitors

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A passion for dairy pedigrees

A passion for dairy pedigrees

Growing up on the family dairy farm, Brian Leslie developed an interest in breeding cattle from a young age

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Squid n' Round at Surf Beach

Squid n' Round at Surf Beach

Life after farming for Taralga couple.

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Valley Vista Poll Dorset rams sold to $4600 (twice), ewes to $3600

Valley Vista Poll Dorset rams sold to $4600 (twice), ewes to $3600

Complete clearance at the inaugural summer sale for Valley Vista.

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Feature females at Wodonga top at $4720

Feature females at Wodonga top at $4720

'Red-hot' female sale at NVLX Wodonga

Sheep show cancelled for second time

Sheep show cancelled for second time

The Great Southern Supreme Show and Sale (GSSM) held in Canberra each January is one of the highlights of the Merino calendar and showcasing the Merino breed.

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