Cairnlea co-owner Sam Stevens, with his sheep dog Storm, has sold his Poll Dorset stud flock in Ida valley, as he prepares to exit farming. About 250 two-tooth and mixed-age Poll Dorset ewes, 85 Poll Dorset ram lambs, 30 Poll Dorset cross ram lambs and 30 Poll Dorset cross ewe lambs sold at an on-farm sale last month. Poll Dorset sheep thrived on the farm because they liked hot and dry conditions. Poll Dorset sheep, which sold at a Cairnlea dispersal sale and are destined for farms in Whangārei, Northland. Mr Peddie said he bought about 60 mixed-age Poll Dorset ewes and about 30 Poll Dorset ewe lambs.

Source: Otago Daily Times March 17, 2026 21:33 UTC