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Merino sheep’s legacy to fund next generation of agricultural leaders

Summary by Farmer's Weekly
The fund was officially launched on 17 August at the Naval Hill Planetarium in Bloemfontein. It is a partnership between the National Wool Growers’ Association of South Africa (NWGA) and the University of the Free State (UFS), and grew from the extraordinary story of a sheep that captured the hearts of South Africans. Rico became a symbol of resilience, perseverance, and hope after surviving alone for seven years in the harsh Karoo landscape. Hi…
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Farmer's Weekly broke the news on Thursday, August 20, 2026.
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