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Luke Dunn and his family run "Oak Hills", a mixed farming operation near Mandagery, 30km east of Parkes in the Central West. They focus on wool and sheep-meat production and are passionate about creating a consistent product.
In today's episode, Luke talks through the process of fleece weighting at shearing time, a process they undertake to help them produce a consistent product and help drive decision-making around their wool enterprise. Luke also shares how he's minimising their farming business's risk with diversified sheep enterprises, including merinos, crossbred lambs, and wool-growing wethers.
Local Land Services Mixed Farming Officer Rohan Leach met Luke in the shearing shed for this chat amongst the sheep.
Connect:
The views contained in this podcast series are not necessarily endorsed by Central West Local Land Services. Listeners are advised to contact their local office to discuss their individual situation.
This show is produced in collaboration with Wavelength Creative. Visit wavelengthcreative.com for more information.
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Luke Dunn and his family run "Oak Hills", a mixed farming operation near Mandagery, 30km east of Parkes in the Central West. They focus on wool and sheep-meat production and are passionate about creating a consistent product.
In today's episode, Luke talks through the process of fleece weighting at shearing time, a process they undertake to help them produce a consistent product and help drive decision-making around their wool enterprise. Luke also shares how he's minimising their farming business's risk with diversified sheep enterprises, including merinos, crossbred lambs, and wool-growing wethers.
Local Land Services Mixed Farming Officer Rohan Leach met Luke in the shearing shed for this chat amongst the sheep.
Connect:
The views contained in this podcast series are not necessarily endorsed by Central West Local Land Services. Listeners are advised to contact their local office to discuss their individual situation.
This show is produced in collaboration with Wavelength Creative. Visit wavelengthcreative.com for more information.

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