Drap'hyd Merinos

08/04/2026

30/12/2025

G'day Folks!

Not a happy message I am afraid.

NOTE: Graphic photographs included at end of message. If you do not want to see what a pet can do to livestock, then do not scroll down.

LOCATION: Boutchers Drive.
Sometime between 14.00hrs Sunday, 28th December and 06.00hrs Monday, 29th December, my neighbour's sheep were attacked by a dog/dogs.
Two valuable superfine Merino rams were forced into a dam where they drowned. Four superfine Merino wethers were mutilated, two of which succumbed to their injuries. The remaining two injured wethers are unlikely to survive due to shock and injury infection. The other Merino mobs have been stressed and will no doubt result in a break in their wool, greatly reducing the value of the annual shearing.
We have not had dog attacks along our road for quite a while, and so we wonder if someone has visitors who have brought their pets out for a country holiday visit, not realising the trouble that some woofers can get themselves into; or perhaps residents new to the area just are not aware of what their pets can do if left to their own devices.
Please be aware that there are places out here where primary producers live and make an earning. If an uncontrolled dog ventures on to our property/properties and harasses our livestock, we are entitled to dispatch that dog.
To those of you who are primary producers along Dicks Creek Road, Boutchers Drive and Lane, Yass River Road and Greenwood Road, please keep your eyes and your ears well alert. We heard excited barking around 02.00hrs Monday but at that stage knew nothing of the attacks.
I make no apology for including the photographs below as sometimes people just need to see what their pets can really do to livestock.

17/12/2025

G'day Folks,
Although today's fire danger rating is 🟢MODERATE🟢, the next few days are forecast to be HIGH - at this stage right through to Tuesday (we are in Southern Ranges).
This might change, so ensure you keep up to date by going to: 👇🏽
https://www.rfs.nsw.gov.au/fire-information/fdr-and-tobans?a=1421
⚠️ Remember - report all unattended fires to Triple Zero (000).

11/11/2025

Fellow Shareholders,

This is just a reminder that voting closes for the AWI director election at 10 am Wednesday 12th November, if you wish to exercise your democratic right to decide who represents you at board level. To vote, please follow the link https://au.investorcentre.mpms.mufg.com/

As a professional woolgrower, my candidacy for AWI director is founded on a strong commitment to advancing AWI’s strategic initiatives, with the goal of re-establishing woolgrowing as the preferred and most profitable option for land use. By targeting marketing efforts and increasing demand for our sustainable renewable natural fibre, we can boost shareholder returns and support both AWI growth and our own individual business. Generating income through higher wool prices is essential for continued investment in world-class research.

We have a tremendous opportunity to exploit our own positive narrative and to stop wasting time infighting over issues. Our competitors are synthetic fibres, other land uses and shedding breeds - not each other.

Marketing should embrace all sectors of the industry from superfine to broad wools. It should not matter what sector of the industry you are in but having a viable profitable enterprise where your individual choices are just that. AWI’s role should be to create new markets and consumers for all products while maintaining hard fought for existing business.

Research plays an essential role in solving issues related to production, efficiency, and labour savings. AWI has a wide range of research projects, including genetics, animal health, wool harvesting, shearer training, textile development, and more, all of which deserve support. I hope there will be a focused approach to addressing blowfly genetics as a priority, since solving this issue could relieve some of the challenges growers currently face, both in managing their operations and meeting consumer demands.

With more than forty years of full-time experience as a professional woolgrower, I have gained extensive knowledge in genetics, shearing, and environmental stewardship—including involvement with carbon projects. I am committed to supporting the next generation of woolgrowers having made this a strong focus in organisations I have worked with. My leadership roles have spanned a variety of industry groups at both state and federal levels within the sheep and wool sector. I am seeking your support for my candidacy to join the AWI board, where I aim to be part of a team delivering positive results for you as a shareholder.

Drew Chapman

07/11/2025

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Just a three minute listen - please do.

The NSW Snowy Mountains town of Bombala has strong ties to the shearing industry – locals there say they ride on the sheep’s back.