Baynton
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Drought takes a toll
Michael O’Sullivan can’t remember a period of drought as challenging as the one we are now experiencing. Together with his sons, Martin, John and Anthony, the Baynton farmer breeds sheep and cattle on close to 3000 hectares of grazing land. Like many other farmers, they have had to shed stock to survive. “I’ve been through…
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Alpaca perfection for Precision
Baynton’s Precision Alpaca Group has celebrated a fairytale 2024 show season, having won Supreme Grand Champion on six occasions. The group secured the top title at this year’s: Canberra Royal, Sydney Easter Royal, Melbourne Royal, Australian Alpaca Association National Show, Charles Ledger Alpaca Show, and Christmas Carnival of Colour. Precision Alpaca Group’s Taryan and Max…
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Precision’s double supreme
Baynton’s Precision Alpaca Group had double success at the Melbourne Royal Alpaca Show winning alpaca supreme champion in both major categories. Exhibited by Taryan and Max Mathews, Pacofino Bacardi was awarded supreme champion Suri, and Pacofino Hyperion ET won supreme champion Huacaya. This year the couple took a team of 25 alpacas to compete at…
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Still waiting on safety upgrades
Safety upgrades for a risky Baynton road floodway remain on Macedon Ranges Council’s draft works list more than eight years on despite calls for action. Residents say the Martins Road floodway has posed a risk to motorists for years with its dangerous dip and lack of signage and railings, yet the council continues to delay…
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Class act: Granite Hills secures two trophies at Vic Wine Show
Granite Hills Winery is celebrating a double-trophy victory and nine-medal win at the Victorian Wine Show. The Baynton winery was awarded Best Riesling in the state for its 2018 ‘1971 Block’ Riesling and was also secured the title of Best Small Producer exhibitor. Owner and winemaker Llew Knight said the win was “reassuring that the…