Olmar Dohnes, well known for producing quality wool, held its production sale on the 17th of February 2017. This Olmar sold 51 rams and 112 ewes for average prices of R10627 and R2120 respectively. Both the highest and second highest price of R36000 and R29000 for rams were paid by Mr Wikus Bekker of Geluksdam, Edenburg. Prices for commercial and stud ewes of all ages varied between R1700 and R2700.
Photo L/R : Henk de Wet (Farm Manager, Olmar), Meyburgh Erasmus (Seller, Olmar), Wikus Bekker (Buyer, Crux Dohne Merino Group), JJ van der Watt (auctioneer, BKB, Cradock), Gary Trethewey (BKB, East London, holding the ram)