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Bob GarnantCountryman Journalist

Bob Garnant has worked as a journalist with the Countryman since 2008. He previously held a stud stock advertising and advertorial position with the agricultural paper since 1998, in photography and report writing of stud promotions and sales. Since he was given an editorial role, his work maintains stud sales reporting intertwined with livestock and wool industry news.

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Gandy Angus Open DayPremiumGandy Angus sends out Open Day invitation

A must event for all astute cattlemen and women is the Gandy Angus Open Day where a top draft of powerful Angus bulls can be inspected before the upcoming sale.

Bob Garnant

Shear gritPremiumKatanning hosts national shearing championships

The Great Southern town of Katanning has hosted a two-day shearing and wool handling competition featuring world-class competitors.

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WOOLPremiumAus and NZ do battle in 50th trans-Tasman shearing test

The visiting Kiwi shearing team could not match it with the best of Australia’s might in the trans-Tasman machine shearing test during the series’ 50th anniversary event in Katanning.

Bob Garnant

Harvey Dickson RodeoPremiumHarvey Dickson Rodeo celebrates 25th event

Legendary rodeo host Harvey Dickson welcomed a large crowd to his family’s namesake 25th event, with a record 375 competitor entries delivering all the thrills and spills at Boyup Brook.

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WOOLPremium$4 million grant to help woolgrowers slash emissions

A $4 million grant from the Federal Government to kickstart AWI’s ground-breaking Australian Wool Industry Insetting Program is a welcomed injection into the Woolmark+ roadmap.

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Shearing Hall of FamePremiumWA legends inducted into Shearing Hall of Fame

Two talented WA sheep industry stalwarts have been inducted into the Australian Shearing Hall of Fame, both highly acclaimed for their contribution in lifting the standards of wool harvesting excellence. 

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Merinotech WA Open DayPremiumMerinotech WA Open Day reveals breakthrough research

Research to solve the missing link in Merino profitability was discussed at the Merinotech WA Open Day at Kojonup, where researchers laid out the groundwork for better balance in future breeding objectives.

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AWEX retirementPremiumAWEX chief executive Mark Grave to retire in 2025

The Australian Wool Exchange has announced the upcoming retirement of its chief executive officer Mark Grave, effective June 2025. 

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Boree Park ram salePremiumBoree Park White Suffolk ram tops at $5200

A Dinninup-bred White Suffolk ram sold to a top-price of $5200 at the Boree Park 2nd Annual On-property White Suffolk ram sale, where values increased strongly on last year’s inaugural sale.

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Wear Wool, Not WastePremiumAustralian Wool Innovation wages war on fast fashion

‘Wear Wool, Not Waste’ is the latest global brand campaign unveiled by the Australian wool industry’s peak marketing and research body.

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Moojepin Ram SalePremiumMoojepin Poll Merino rams find local top bid of $7500

A Katanning-bred Poll Merino ram sold to a top of $7500 at the Thompson family’s 22nd annual on-property ram sale that sold strongly on AuctionsPlus to buyers across the country.

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RASWA carcase awardsPremiumKelmscott Senior High School takes out best carcase award

Kelmscott Senior High School exhibited the grand champion beef carcase at this year’s Perth Royal Show, taking out the prestigious award with a heavyweight Square Meater steer.

Bob Garnant