AJ & PA McBride
Our Story
Since 1920
We are a sixth generation family owned company who have established a reputation which befits one of the largest wool producers in the nation. Now in our eleventh decade of operations, all shares are still held by descendants of the founders with a vision to be a strong, united and sustainable family company.
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Our story so far
Faraway –
100 Years of Wool
Faraway – 100 Years of Wool is the new book detailing the history of AJ & PA McBride Ltd, the McBride family, and the wool industry that is synonymous with the company.
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A diverse portfolio
At the turn of the twenty-first century, following the collapse of the wool floorprice scheme, our company diversified from Merino wool production to include a number of agricultural, horticultural and viticultural interests.
Our Properties
Across South Australia and beyond
Ashmore
Located close to the coastal town of Kingston SE, Ashmore Station was the company's first South Eastern purchase in 1936.
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Situated nearby the town of Lucindale, Brooklyn Station comprises a fine wool flock.
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Located at Greenways on the Princes Highway, Konetta station produces fine wool, award winning prime lamb and beef.
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Keilira is located along the Avenue Range where a mixed sheep and cattle operation is run. It is the company’s most recent acquisition.
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Teetulpa
Teetulpa is situated at the small Barrier Highway town of Yunta on the rangelands of the North East Pastoral district
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Containing the first property purchased by AJ McBride, Braemar Station is located near Burra
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Wilgena
Located near the railway town of Tarcoola, Wilgena is the company's largest property by area.
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The eastern and southern portion of the company's Wilgena pastoral lease.
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Located just 80km from Port Augusta, Yudnapinna Station is the company's most recent pastoral acquisition.
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Telopea Downs
Located on the Victorian - South Australian Border, Telopea Downs is a large mixed grazing and cropping property which also host's the company's Angus beef stud.
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Bleasdale Winery
The oldest winery in the Langhorne Creek wine region of South Australia.
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A long standing agricultural business can withstand extreme seasonal conditions and fluctuating commodity prices, but the most critical part of our business is our human resource. The McBride Group strives to be an 'employer of choice' in our industry so that we can retain quality staff to look after our livestock and environment. If you would like to join the McBride family, visit our careers page for more information.
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