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Ian Cameron returned to The Yanko
Ian Cameron returned home in March, after completing a Bachelor of Agricultural Economics at the University of Sydney and working with NAB Agribusiness in the graduate program. He worked in Wagga Wagga and Deniliquin as an Agribusiness Analyst before returning home in time for shearing.
He recently assisted in running the AWI National Merino Challenge held in Adelaide on 19 and 20 May, an event held annually for secondary and tertiary students to both compete and more importantly learn from people in the Merino Industry.
Keep an eye out for him at the upcoming events.
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2018 Events
19 June Sheep Week – Display on Day 2 Jerilderie Showgrounds, Jerilderie
20-22 July Display at Australian Sheep & Wool Show, Bendigo
4 September Display at South West Slopes Merino Field Day
27 September The Yanko On-Property Ram Sale
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The Yanko Surplus Ewes in hot demand
At the 15th annual John Wells Memorial store sheep sale at Jerilderie, top price of $252 was paid to Hugh and Heather Cameron, “The Yanko”, Jerilderie for their pen of 434 May/June 2016 drop ewes, September-shorn and The Yanko-blood when purchased by producers from Bendigo.
The Cameron’s were presented with the perpetual John Wells Memorial Shield by Caroline Heath, Jerilderie, sister of the late John Wells.
Mr Cameron said he was ‘thrilled’ he and Heather had offered the top price pen and thus being awarded the perpetual trophy.
“It is something we have been trying to win for a long time,” he said.
“Given how well we knew John it is a very moving experience.”
Mr Cameron thought the sale result was very strong and on par with what has been happening at other venues.
Vendor Ross Wells, Willandra Merinos, Jerilderie, confirmed those comments.
“It is one of the strongest sales I have seen for a long time,” Mr Wells reflected on the conclusion of the auction.
Photo courtesy The Land – Caroline Heath presenting the Shield to Hugh and Heather Cameron
Auctions Plus – 5 Yr old ewes
The Yanko recorded the sale of the day on Auctions Plus on Tuesday 17 October, when 1050 March shorn, 2012 drop ewes sold for $216, to a new purchaser from Violet Town, Victoria.
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2017 Ram Sale Results
The Cameron family hosted The Yanko on property ram sale on the ram plot next to the homestead on the banks of The Yanko Creek.
70 of the 72 rams offered sold to a top of $3800 for an average price of $1759. Poll Merino rams were in particular demand with 24 of the 25 Poll rams averaging $2035.
46 of the 47 Merino rams sold to a top of $3750 the second top of the sale with an average of $1614 recorded.
The top priced ram tested 18.5 micron and was purchased by Peter Thompson, West Wyalong for $3800.
“The sheep suit our country, we are looking for sheep with open plain heads and good doing sheep” Mr Thompson said.
The top price Merino ram and second top over all was purchased by BA & NL Robertson, Rossbridge, Victoria. The son of The Yanko Enfield he measured 16.3 micron.
It was pleasing to see return and new buyers from Victoria, New South Wales and Queensland, and thanks goes to all bidders and under bidders on the day.
Photo courtesy The Land – Michael Elmes, Peter Thompson and Hugh Cameron
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Shearing, the season and lambing…
After a slow start to the year followed by a welcome autumn break we have seen good feed growth in the Riverina. This has allowed lambing to go forward with no additional feeding requirements for lactating ewes and this has shown in percentages at marking. The maidens achieved a lambing percentage of 114% with an overall stud and flock average of 120%. Shearing was held in early March and with wool price at record levels it was a delight to see the shed running. Fleece weights were consistent and the clip averaging 20.2 microns. Young rams have benefited from the early break, providing them a base to grow out from with ample feed to keep up to growing bodies. We are pleased with the direction the sale team is going and look forward to presenting them on Thursday 28th September.