As some woolgrowers look to exit the industry, Will and Ange MacAlpine are instead going full throttle and doubling down at their Merino operation at Salisbury, The Marra.
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The couple - who are quick to appreciate the early implementation of succession planning and the great relationships they all still have - are now looking to capitalise on their new feedlot, carry out flock profiling, trial six-month shearing, and cease mulesing within two years.
Based about 180 kilometres from Warren, the MacAlpines join 4500 to 5000 Merino ewes across 20,234 hectares, which includes 5666ha leased off Mr M