Choose the Dohne Merino for tough times, says farmer

Choose the Dohne Merino for tough times, says farmer

The life-size statue of a Merino ram at the entrance to Overberg Agri’s head office in Bredasdorp bears testimony to the rich wool-growing tradition of the region. However nowadays, if you see a flock of sheep grazing in the Southern Cape, they’re more likely to be Dohne Merinos. Dirk du Toit, who runs Potberg Dohnes with his father Vlooi, says the breed is characterised by low input costs, excellent lambing percentages and high-quality wool, an…