Lower sheep show numbers no indication of industry strength, world president says

Sally Gall
Updated May 9 2018 - 11:10am, first published 11:00am
Debate: World Federation of Merino Breeders president, Will Roberts, right, with Angus Munro, stud breeding manager, Wanganella Merino Stud, NSW, relaxing after day of the Queensland state sheep show at Blackall. Picture: Sally Cripps.
Debate: World Federation of Merino Breeders president, Will Roberts, right, with Angus Munro, stud breeding manager, Wanganella Merino Stud, NSW, relaxing after day of the Queensland state sheep show at Blackall. Picture: Sally Cripps.

While numbers were down at the state sheep show in Blackall last weekend, new World Federation of Merino Breeders president, Will Roberts, said it was important to continue the promotion.

Sally Gall

Sally Gall

Senior journalist - Queensland Country Life/North Queensland Register

Based at Blackall, CW Qld, where I've raised a family, run Merino sheep and beef cattle, and helped develop a region - its history, tourism, education and communications. Get in touch at 0427 575 955 if you've got a story idea for me.

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