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Finer points of fine wool explained at Armidale

Otago Daily Times
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Simon (left) and Allan Paterson explain the finer points of merino judging.

Simon (left) and Allan Paterson explain the finer points of merino judging.

Simon and Allan Paterson explain the finer points of merino judging at a junior judging competition at Armidale, Gimmerburn recently.

The competition was won by Will Stuart and Sophie Davies was runner-up.

The pair will compete in the national final at the New Zealand Agricultural Show in Christchurch this month.

Mr Stuart was runner-up in last year's national final.

The competition is open to young people aged 25 and under.

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