From the air it looks like business as usual for the Mannions at their property three hours north-west of Broken Hill, on the edge of the outback.
But a closer inspection reveals the sheep in their yard aren’t wool-growing merinos.
The family is transitioning away from traditional sheep breeds grown for their wool and into dorper sheep, known for their meat.
Grazier Michelle Mannion said a poor wool market and increasing costs had forced their hand after decades of working with merinos.
