Garry and Donna announced the purchase of the Darriwell Merino stud from the Jones family on October 10, 2024. The Kopp family has fully acquired Darriwell, one of the Central West’s oldest Merino studs, from Russell and Jenny, making Towonga Merino Stud a major force in both ram and wool production.
“Combining two of the biggest wool producers in the industry only makes sense,” Garry says.
Going forward, nothing will change in how we manage both studs. They have different client bases and will remain separate to maintain their distinct bloodlines.
“There are great opportunities for us to offer a range of genetics to clients who need livestock suited to their specific environments.”
We’re also pleased that Russell and Jenny will continue working actively with us at Darriwell as classer and advisors for the bloodline. Together, we see a bright future ahead, ensuring the wool industry remains as productive as possible.
