Producers across the region will be able to learn more about sheep in the marketplace and the Bryant family's operation at Bogo Genetics' open day on Tuesday, 6 May.

Located at Billabourie, 439 Iandra Road, Greenthorpe, the open day's theme will be “The opportunities for the modern merino to thrive in the current and future market place”.

The open day will commence at 9am with registrations.

At 9.20am Austin Grace welcome guests and the Bryant family will explain their operation.

From 9.30am – 10.30am, Phil Graham will speak on:

· Opportunity of multiple income streams for the modern merino.

· Seasonal strategy and overall farm pasture plan.

· Tips in finishing wether lambs

· Weaner management to optimise opportunity

There will be a half hour break from 10.30am to 11am.

From 11am to 12pm Will Barton from Gundagai Meat Processors will speak about:

· Current market situation and drivers.

· Opportunities for the modern merino in the meat space

· Future industry challenges and opportunities.

There will be an hour lunch break form 12pm to 1pm.

From 1pm to 2.30pm, Austin Grace and John Sutherland will speak about hands on breeding objectives and ram selection.