Welcome to the live coverage of the first day of Sheepvention in Hamilton.
Multiple sheep breeds will be showcased on the showfloor, with day one including the bulk of the sheep judging, with a busy day in the wool shed and sheep pavilion.
The Elders Southern Clip of the Year Awards 2017/2018 will also be announced today, and there will be some big inventions on display in the inventions shed.
Sheepvention will be officially opened in the wool shed at 12.15pm by musician James Blundell.
Guest speakers will also include the Minister for Agriculture and Water Resources David Littleproud, and Australian Wool Innovation (AWI) chairman Wal Merriman.
Stay up to date with all of the live coverage throughout the day, below.
And get involved on social media by hashtagging #Sheepvention18.
Joely Mitchell
Joely started her career at Stock & Land as a cadet journalist in 2016. She is now the editor of the paper.
Joely started her career at Stock & Land as a cadet journalist in 2016. She is now the editor of the paper.
