MORE efficient shearing hands trained at industry workshops are bringing benefits to Loddon sheds as the sheep industry navigates a depressed market.
Glenalbyn’s Graham Nesbit last week wrapped up March shearing, putting 3100 poll Merinos through the shearing shed.
“While we had the same number of shearers, we didn’t use as many shed hands,” said Graham, who is president of the Victorian Farmers’ Federation Wedderburn branch. 
“Shed hands are getting better thanks to the shearing schools and the improved efficiency is allowing us to keep a lid on costs.  
“The investment by contractors sending. shearers and shed hands to these schools is certainly paying dividends,” he said after wrapping up shearing.
Two schools will be held in the Loddon this year.