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Over 100 years of stud breeding

The Stud

M in a Diamond Merinos have built a history of over 100 years of stud breeding but are always adapting to the changing environment and needs of our clients. We produce high quality New Zealand merino wool.

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WOOL

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DISEASE RESISTANCE

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CARCASS

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REPRODUCTION

High Selection Pressure

  • 2000 stud ewes mated

  • Ram and ewe stud lambs run in mobs of 1100+

  • Ewes lambed down in large mixed sire mobs

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Balanced Selection Approach

  • Full range of disease and production EBVs

  • Selection based on EBVs, Wool Quality and Conformation

  • Ewes bred for efficiency

Best Selection Tools

  • Smartshepherd used to get accurate dam pedigree

  • Record both ewe and ram lamb progeny and the entire flock

  • Traditional stockmanship combined with the best technology

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Superfine - Fine - Poll & Horn Merino Rams

  • Available by private sale

    • A balanced breeding program backed by the latest technology, 2000 stud ewes and a high-performance commercial operation

      • Access to industry leading rams

      • Large drafts available

      • As much time as required to make selection

    • This year rams will be sold at the Stoneyards on the southern boundary of the property.

Get in touch

Hamish Jopp

027 467 0732

hamish@minadiamond.co.nz

Lucie Jopp

027 468 9331

lucie@minadiamond.co.nz

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