Testimonials

"I have been using only Armidale genetics with our merinos for over ten years and am always impressed with the quality of rams that we select.

I find it increasingly harder to select rams each year as all the rams we see are such a high quality and extremely even.

The progeny we get from Armidale rams clip a lot of quality wool off a big framed sheep.

We lamb around 115% including two tooth's and finish our surplus hogget's in the spring at 21 to 22kg carcass weights.

Simon and Allan are very passionate ram breeders who take a keen interest in our results and I have no hesitation recommending Armidale rams to people looking for a dual purpose merino."

Richard Gloag - Buscot Station

"Armidale has been supplying us at Glenbrook Station Omarama with rams for 12 years.
We find they suit our country very well, big framed sheep that clip a lot of wool and give us the size to get our hoggets to 19/20kgs or better by spring. We acknowledge the Armidale teams commitment to the industry and value their input into our operation."

Simon Williamson - Glenbrook Station

Devold 171102 0115 3 Armidale Station farm

 

“ We have been purchasing male and female stock from Armidale for a number of years for Castle Ridge Station.

Allan and Simon produce consistent, no fuss, well grown stock which perform well in our harsh environment.

We need high performing dual purpose merinos, and the Armidale  genes give us a good wool clip and ewes able to produce lots of big healthy lambs.

Armidale genetics are a large part of the success of our business and a great asset to the merino industry.”

Paul and Kerry Harmer, Castle Ridge Station

Stud Details

Stud Principals: Allan & Simon Paterson
Established: 1954 Flock No. 167 (Horned), 2010 Flock No. 6 (Polled)
Stud Classer: A D & S D Paterson
Stud Adviser: Chris Bowman (Australia)
Ewe Numbers: 1000 Full Pedigree Recorded
Sale Method: Private by appointment (February)

Property Details

Area: 2054 hectares
Rainfall: 350mm
Stock Numbers: 1000 Stud Ewes, 4000 Commercail ewes, 2500 Hoggets and Trading Cattle

 

Overview

Armidale is a fifth generation farm located in the Maniototo.  The property is predominantly flat to rolling with two summer run blocks and 120ha of irrigation.  On average the property winters around 8000 stock units.  The property is prone to summer droughts and long winters.

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