Simon and Priscilla Cameron, who farm at Ben Ohau Station in the MacKenzie District, won two trophies at the Ermenegildo Zegna awards in Sidney recently.
The prize was the fleece's weight in gold, and with the 10.8 micron fleece weighing in at 1.47kg, the couple are taking home about $54,000 at current gold prices.
Simon Cameron says a balance of genetics, correct nutrition and good management are the secrets behind production award winning fleece.
The Shepherd, June 2008, pg 39, Merino Sheep Farming Couple Wins Top Prize From NZ