Dohne Merino

12/10/2026

ONE WEEK TO GO! 🐑🌍

The countdown is officially on for the Dohne Merino World Conference 2026 in Cape Town!

With just one week to go, now is the time to get those last-minute questions answered. Whether it’s about the programme, venues, logistics or what to expect during the conference ... send us your questions and we’ll gladly assist.

We can’t wait to welcome the Dohne Merino community from around the world to South Africa.

11/10/2026

The latest magazine is out now!

This issue takes an in-depth look at the Dohne Merino, 60 years after the breed society was established.

Breeders share how they are using performance data alongside practical selection to breed sheep that reproduce consistently, grow efficiently and remain productive under demanding farming conditions.

We also examine the economics behind the breed’s dual-purpose approach, and why the balance between meat and wool still matters to commercial farmers.

Poultry farmers can learn why increasing flock size doesn’t necessarily increase profit, and how better feed management can help control one of their biggest production costs.

For crop farmers, we unpack how to protect soya bean yield at harvest and the production practices that support profitability, while our groundnut feature looks at the fundamentals that determine yield and quality.

And could tiny ozone bubbles help keep guavas marketable for longer? We look at promising research into controlling anthracnose and reducing post-harvest losses.

Find all this and more in the latest Farmer’s Weekly magazine, available in stores and online: https://www.farmersweekly.co.za/subscribe/

11/10/2026

What makes the Dohne Merino a profitable choice for South African sheep farmers, and how can producers get the most out of their flocks?

Join for its upcoming Breed Focus Webinar, featuring two experienced Dohne Merino farmers: Richard Armstrong, chairperson of the Upper Cathcart Farmers Association, and 2025 National Sheep Farmer of the Year; and Dries Pienaar of White Wools Dohne.

Drawing on their farming experience, the speakers will discuss breeding decisions, genetics, reproduction, flock management, animal health, nutrition and the factors that influence profitability.

The 90-minute webinar will include an hour of discussion, followed by 30 minutes of audience questions.

Whether you're already farming with Dohne Merinos or considering the breed, join the discussion and put your questions to the experts.

DATE: 13 October 2026
TIME: 11:00 - 12:30
Register for free: https://bit.ly/3VZA656

02/10/2026

A South African breed with a legacy built over generations.

Since its development began in 1939, the Dohne Merino has been shaped around a clear purpose: producing a hardy, efficient dual-purpose sheep capable of delivering both quality wool and meat.

More than eight decades later, that foundation remains at the heart of the breed, backed by generations of selection, performance and progress.

30/09/2026

The balanced breed.

28/09/2026

Built to produce. Bred to perform. 🐑

The Dohne Merino brings together the traits that matter where it counts. Fertility, adaptability, maternal ability, quality wool and productive lambs.

A true dual-purpose breed designed for commercial production across diverse South African conditions.

Dohne Merino - We DOH it better.

24/09/2026

The Dohne was built for commercial production.

Strong growth, high reproductive performance and the ability to adapt across challenging production environments... backed by generations of performance recording and scientific selection.

And while you're producing lamb, you're producing quality wool too.

That's not a compromise.
That's the advantage of a true dual-purpose breed.

DOHNE MERINO | Built to produce.

22/09/2026

22/09/2026

With the Dohne Merino, wool isn't an afterthought... it's part of a carefully balanced production system.

Selected for quality apparel wool while maintaining the growth, fertility and adaptability that commercial producers depend on, the Dohne delivers value from more than one income stream.

Because a truly dual-purpose sheep shouldn't have to choose.

DOHNE MERINO | Wool. Meat. Balance.

17/09/2026

BKB is proud to be the Main Sponsor of the Dohne Merino World Conference, taking place from the 18th to the 24th of October 2026.
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Bringing together Dohne Merino breeders, industry specialists and agricultural leaders from across the world, the conference provides an important platform for knowledge sharing, collaboration and conversations around the future of the Dohne Merino industry.
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We are also proud to have BKB's Isak Staats, Executive Manager of Wool & Mohair, joining the programme as a speaker, contributing his industry knowledge and insights on sustainable and ethical production for future market requirements.
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We look forward to connecting with producers, industry partners and delegates from South Africa and abroad during this important international event.
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For more information or to secure your place, visit conference.dohnemerino.com.
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