Wethers in the spotlight

Annabelle Cleeland
Updated February 20 2017 - 10:55am, first published February 15 2017 - 5:00pm
Classy Merino wether weaners for sale during the annual Landmark Bombala circuit sheep sale. Photo: Stephen Burns
Classy Merino wether weaners for sale during the annual Landmark Bombala circuit sheep sale. Photo: Stephen Burns

ON the back of extraordinary lamb and sheep meat prices, Merino wethers are becoming an unlikely hero in producers’ enterprises.

Annabelle Cleeland

Annabelle Cleeland

National Sheep & Wool Writer

Annabelle Cleeland is Fairfax Media’s national sheep and wool writer. Annabelle joined the Fairfax team in 2012 to nurture her love of Australian agriculture. She began as the Victorian western district reporter at Stock & Land before taking on a senior position as a journalist reporting on all industries statewide. Annabelle’s appetite to report on issues which affect the sheep and wool industry has seen her travel to many parts of Australia and abroad. She is excited to spin industry yarns during a period of substantial demand for the sheepmeat and wool industries. Annabelle enjoys horse riding and climbing mountains, and is a lazy supporter of the Geelong Football Club.

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