Andrew’s combination of study, work experience and practical breeding experience has given him a very solid foundation in animal breeding and performance recording. This experience has enabled him to develop a very good understanding of the theory and practice of performance recording and developing/managing a successful agri-business. The Mosely family’s Rangeland ReadyTM Etiwanda White Dorpers seed stock business is a leader in red meat production in drier tending environments. It has also provided him with a good understanding of the needs of practical livestock breeders.

Andrew was schooled at Knox Grammar in Sydney and then completed a Bachelor of Science degree in Wool and Pastoral Science (Class 2 Division 1 Honours) in 1991.      
Andrew was employed by the Agricultural Business Research Institute (ABRI) in Armidale working as a consultant for BREEDPLAN for 3 years, until 1997. Andrew worked on the Angus & Shorthorn BREEDPLAN genetic databases; where he collated performance recording data, produced EBV reports, as well as helping breeders to understand and utilise these reports. A large percentage of his time was involved in helping new members understand their reports and putting the information into practice.

Since choosing to return to the family home, located 100 kms South of Cobar, Andrew has focused on developing the family properties, business, Etiwanda White Dorpers and the Rangeland ReadyTM White Dorper brand. On the property he is responsible for the livestock operations that include commercial beef, commercial meat sheep and meat goat operations and the White Dorper seed stock business. Andrew is currently in the process of expanding the Etiwanda White Dorper stud to 1000 Fullblood ewes. Etiwanda White Dorpers continue to be pioneers in establishing the White Dorper breed in the extensive semi-arid and arid regions of the Eastern states of Australia. All the White Dorper stud animals are performance recorded through LAMBPLAN and we are very much committed to using ASBVs for breeding decisions and marketing of our seed-stock.

Andrew was awarded runner-up in the inaugural NSW Farmers Young Farmer award in 2004. This award is given for excellence in farming and focuses on recipients achieving sound environmental, social and financial outcomes in their business.

Andrew has completed and implemented into his life and business, Holistic Management and Grazing for Profit, and completed further training such as the Australian Institute of Company Directors (AICD) company director’s course, time management and effective communication.

The Mosely properties financial details are benchmarked through the Rural Consulting Service (RCS) national database and we have consistently ranked among the top 10% of producers in Australia in terms of key performance indicators.

Andrew has held founding positions on the boards of both the Boer Goat Breeders Association of Australian and the Dorper Breeders Association. Currently, Andrew is the vice chair of the Western Catchment Management Authority (WCMA) and holds a position on the Invasive Native Scrub Advisory committee with the Central Western CMA. Andrew has also just been selected to join the Sheep Genetics Australia (SGA) Committee.

AndreAndrew is happily married to Megan and they have two daughters, Emily & Jessica.

To hell with circumstances;  I create opportunities!

Bruce Lee