Riverina Ewe of the Year – 4th Consecutive Year!
On 12 August 2022, Willandra was awarded the 2022 Riverina Ewe of the Year for their 4th consecutive year. This class was judged by Russell Jones, Darriwell Stud in Trundle, NSW who cited the ewe to display excellent wool and very good lineage. This ewe also took home the Reserve Champion in the […]
Reserve Champion – The Australian All-Purpose Class
The Australian All-Purpose Class at Bendigo continues to grow and become more challenging each year, with rams entered from across 4 states this year. We were pleased to exhibit the Reserve Champion for 2022. There were 59 entries with Willandra achieving 4 rams in the top 10!
Best Exhibit of 3 Sheep, ASBA Bendigo Show 2022
Willandra had great success at the ASBA Bendigo Show 2022, bringing home 16 broad ribbons with a team of 15 sheep. One of the highlights being awarded the Best Exhibit of Three Sheep (Ram & two ewes, March Shorn).
Results are in! Ram Sale 2021
Willandra’s 43rd annual Ram Sale saw a top price of $10,000 for both a poll and horned ram. The average for poll rams saw a price of $3,946 whilst the horned rams saw a price of $3,367 – giving this season’s sale average of a whopping $3,734. Full report from The Land: https://www.theland.com.au/story/7441990/willandra-merinos-to-10000/
$20,000 half share private sale to Boudjah Merinos
Boudjah Merinos purchased half share in new young sire. For full report from The Land https://www.theland.com.au/story/7430007/half-share-at-20000-for-willandra-merino/
New generation at Willandra’s 2021 ram shearing
A Long Tradition - A Modern Success
ABOUT WILLANDRA
Willandra is a family owned business with a long history of success. The original Willandra Merino Stud was established west of Hillston, NSW, in 1886 and was based on Wanganella F. No. 83 and Tasmanian bloodlines believed to be from Belle Vue.
In 1974, the Willandra Stud was purchased by the Wells family and moved to Jerilderie where they have proudly continued the tradition of breeding hardy, well-balanced fertile sheep carrying big fleeces of quality wool. Keeping abreast of current marketing and production trends and continuing to develop and improve the modern Willandra Merino bloodstock is of paramount importance.