Producers moving from wool to meat must 'think it through'

Joely Mitchell
July 8 2020 - 5:00pm
Glenthompson, Vic, prime lamb producer Russell Mitchell, with Border Collie Hammy, made the switch from wool to meat over a decade ago after being disillusioned by how the Merino industry was run.
Glenthompson, Vic, prime lamb producer Russell Mitchell, with Border Collie Hammy, made the switch from wool to meat over a decade ago after being disillusioned by how the Merino industry was run.

As the wool industry battles through hurdle after hurdle, some wool growers may be considering a move out of the industry, but those that have already made the move say there is a lot to think about before making any big decisions.

Joely Mitchell

Joely Mitchell

Stock & Land editor

Joely started her career at Stock & Land as a cadet journalist in 2016. She is now the editor of the paper.

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