SNOWY Monaro landowners have less than a month left to register for a trial designed to enhance rural firefighting capabilities.
A collaboration between Transport for NSW and the NSW Rural Fire Service (RFS), the trial enables the use of private farm fire fighting vehicles without registration, provided they meet specific eligibility criteria.
By Sue West, Cooma Show Showjumping Coordinator
THE 2024 Cooma Show on March 9 was again blessed with perfect weather, and a beautifully prepared surface meant that the showjumping was excellent.
With some very accomplished horses and riders travelling to our show, Friday and Saturday classes provided a wonderful spectacle for locals throughout both days.
MONARO sheep producers are being urged to consider the biosecurity risk imposed by the introduction of breeding rams onto their property.
Cooma District Veterinarian Kelli Griffin has diagnosed Ovine Brucellosis (Brucella ovis) in rams on several properties in the Monaro region over the last three months.
“We have seen an increase in positive cases in recent months– with the introduction of new or purchased rams in the previous 2 to 3 years being a common theme,” Ms Griffin said.
By LUKE TREADWELL
PETER Holgate started his journey with Monbeef back in 1998 when he began in an entry level role before working his way through the ranks to become Plant Manager.
Peter was born and raised in Cooma, and 22 years ago Monbeef became his first real job. He said loved the physical nature of the work.
“I worked my way up from entry level all the way to a supervisory role and now days I’m Plant Manager,” Mr Holgate said.
By Willows Prime Lamb Genetics
WILLOWS Prime Lamb Genetics operated by the Harpley family at Coolac, has focused on delivering industry leading prime lamb performance rams at commercial prices.
“We provide terminal rams for breeding prime lambs, and maternal rams for breeding high fertility ewes,” Mr Harpley said.
AS climate commitments tighten and legislative changes reshape our environmental landscape, the demand for carbon credits has surged.
Enter Carbon Stock, a Monaro-based business leading the charge in connecting landholders with the burgeoning carbon market.
THE Great Southern Supreme Merino Show moved to Bathurst this year which was a huge success with a large number of entries of Merino sheep of a very high standard. Greenland Merino Stud travelled to Bathurst as a pre-cursor for Sydney Royal Easter Show on March 25.
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