Riverside stud owner Don Murray, of Waitahuna, speaks about his farm on a stop of the Southdown Sheep Society of New Zealand’s national southern tour last week. PHOTOS: SHAWN MCAVINUE : Farmers discuss the benefits of Southdowns

Riverside stud owner Don Murray, of Waitahuna. : Farmers discuss the benefits of Southdowns

Southern Southdown Breeders Club member Roger Keach (left), of Waihola, and chairman Rob Hall, of Waikaka, inspect a flock of Southdown sheep on Riverside stud last week. : Farmers discuss the benefits of Southdowns

A flock of Southdown sheep at Riverside stud last week. : Farmers discuss the benefits of Southdowns