Westminster Lamb and Shiraz Sale
The Sturt Grove Farm Shop will be open each afternoon next week, Monday 7 April to Thursday 10 April, from 3.15 to 5.00 pm.
Our Year 10 Ag classes begin each year with a knowledge-rich and hands-on unit focused on sheep, particularly meat and wool production. This year, students completed a feed trial comparing three different breeds: a British meat breed (Border Leicester), a Suffolk over Merino cross, and a full Merino.
All sheep were run in identical conditions; same paddocks, same feed, and same treatment, with students weighing them weekly to track growth. The British meat breed led in growth rate, followed closely by the crossbred and the Merino, known for its wool and large frame, came in third.
The final process in this unit was rounded out with the processing by our valued partners, including finishing through Thomas Farms in Cavan. The lamb produced reflects the care, environment, and attention to detail our students have maintained throughout the trial. Carcasses have been described as premium quality—with tender meat, excellent marbling, and consistently high remarks.
The premium Westminster/Thomas Farms processed individual product pricing is:
- Lamb loin chops – $24.99/kg
- Lamb loin roast (boneless) – $29.99/kg
- Lamb rack – $39.99/kg
- French cutlets – $49.99/kg
- Lamb forequarter chops – $15.99/kg
- Lamb forequarter roast (boneless) – $21.99/kg
- Lamb leg steaks – $25.99/kg
- Lamb leg roast (bone in) – $16.99/kg
- Lamb leg roast (boneless) – $23.99/kg
- Greek lamb sausages – $15.99/kg
- Lamb shanks – $15.99/kg
Westminster’s award-winning 2024 Shiraz, made by students from grapes grown at Sturt Grove Farm, will also be available. This vintage features bold notes of ripe blueberries and cherries, balanced with hints of spice and soft tannins.
Don’t miss this opportunity to stock up for Easter or the upcoming school holidays.
We’re proud of the students’ work and the quality of what has been produced.