Farmer's WeeklyStaff Reporter · 22 October 2026 at 12:00Read the full story on Farmer's WeeklyDrawing on 42 years of knowledge and experience, Boet and Cecilia Steenkamp continue to build a legacy of quality Dohne Merino breeding near Barkly East in the Eastern Cape.
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