Sean Hobson
Farmer & Owner at Martyrsford Farm | Studmaster of the Martyrsford Angora StudAbout Speaker
After completing his schooling, Sean Hobson spent several years travelling before returning to the family farm. In 2008, Sean joined his father, AB Hobson, at Martyrsford, starting from the ground up. He gained knowledge under the guidance of his father and through working closely with their dedicated team of farm labourers. For ten years, he worked alongside them, gradually transitioning into the management and business aspects of the operation. This hands-on experience has been invaluable in successfully running the farming enterprise. In 2018, he officially took over the stud.
Together with his wife, Julie, he also runs Karoo Ranching, an agri-tourism venture based on her mother’s family farm north of Graaff-Reinet, Eastern Cape province of South Africa. Their business includes retail shops with a strong focus on natural fibres.