About Us
Haddon Rig is a mixed-farming operation located 20km NW of Warren, NSW producing merinos, broad acre cropping and cotton. Founded in 1882 as a Merino stud. HR is now managed by George Falkiner with his daughter Olivia and her husband Will as well as their team. As one of Australia’s top Merino studs, Haddon Rig uphold values of quality and integrity.
Producing 6,000 stud ewes and 3,000 commercial ewes annually, we sell around 750 Merino and Poll rams each year, with the best offered at Auction in September. Haddon Rig has been a leader in objective measurement and scientific breeding since its inception.
OVER 100 YEARS IN THE MERINO INDUSTRY
Haddon Rig’s mission is to breed productive, fertile and high-yielding merino sheep that perform consistently for our clients. A lot of lambs. A lot of meat. A lot of wool. We achieve this through selective breeding from Haddon Rig genetics, utilising industry best practices in nutrition, husbandry and classing and combining the use of ASBVs, an extensive Artificial Insemination (AI) program and DNA testing.
OUR PURPOSE
through scientific breeding techniques, objective measurement and sustainable practices, is to breed genetics that meet the future economic, social and environmental demands of the wool and meat industry.
Our Genetics
We have the long-term future of the merino industry in our sights. Our genetic measurement and subsequent combinations enable us to identify and choose animals with desirable traits including superior fertility, meat production, wool quality and a resilience to extreme Australian weather conditions. The Falkiner family and team’s commitment to genetic progress over the last 100 years has led to greater consistency and accuracy in the progeny we sell.
Our Future
At Haddon Rig, we are committed to the future of the merino industry by applying best practices in everything we do. We focus on environmental sustainability, genetic progress, animal husbandry, land management, and human resources.
Our Expertise
Our expert team brings extensive knowledge in customer service and breeding programs, working closely with producers to optimise productivity and profitability. We offer expert guidance in breeding and management to support our clients’ success.
Haddon Rig has trained many of the country’s top agricultural and business leaders, nurturing young talent in merino breeding, business management, animal husbandry, pasture management, and stud genetics. We take pride in educating and empowering the next generation.