Opportunity exists for the Merino to become a serious contender in the meat space

Kristen Frost
Updated May 4 2021 - 10:36am, first published 6:00am
Andrew and Sally Hacker and their children Will and Charlie with bales from their shearing at Hazelwood, west of Isisford in Queensland's central west. Picture supplied.
Andrew and Sally Hacker and their children Will and Charlie with bales from their shearing at Hazelwood, west of Isisford in Queensland's central west. Picture supplied.

Queensland sheep producers have signalled bold intentions in boosting Merino numbers with industry analysts saying the Merino can provide the opportunity to "have your cake and eat it too".

Kristen Frost

Kristen Frost

National Sheep and Wool Writer

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