Pernatty Station reports strong season due to high rainfall near Port Augusta
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Updated Oct 7
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What happened
Pernatty Station, located near Port Augusta, reported a strong season due to receiving 255mm of rain this year, which is above its 170mm average. Managers stated that the property has enough feed and water to support its sheep and cattle through the summer and potentially into the next winter. The station is tracking toward a particularly strong lambing result this year, with the annual figure expected to reach 120-130pc.
From stockjournal.com.au
Why it matters
The station runs 8,000 to 10,000 White Dorper sheep, and the strong conditions are allowing the flock to grow rapidly. The lambs produced are sold to organic conscious markets.
From stockjournal.com.au
Who's involved
- Port AugustaCity near the station
- LauraManager at Pernatty Station
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Port Augusta
city in South Australia
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