Focus switches to dual-purpose Merinos

Claire Harris
September 13 2020 - 5:32pm
DUAL DESIRE: Kristy and Craig Pietsch, Pietsch Rural, Western Flat, are looking to build a dual-purpose, self-replacing Merino flock.
DUAL DESIRE: Kristy and Craig Pietsch, Pietsch Rural, Western Flat, are looking to build a dual-purpose, self-replacing Merino flock.

Second-cross lamb production has always been the focus for Western Flat's Craig and Kristy Pietsch, Pietsch Rural, but in the past 12 months, the pair have decided to "simplify" their business, shifting towards producing dual-purpose Merinos.

Claire Harris

Claire Harris

Journalist

Journalist at Stock Journal. Hailing from South East Queensland, Claire moved to SA at the start of 2019. She is passionate about agriculture, cooking, sport, and line dancing, and loves a good long road trip.

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