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Open Day crowd checkout new work at Trangie Agriculture Research Centre
By KAYLA FOWLER WHEN it comes to agricultural machinery, the market offers a plethora of premium-quality options. However, in the eyes of the team at Three Rivers Machinery, there is a clear winner. Specialising in offering Case IH agricultural equipment, who are on a mission to design and manufacture the most efficient, durable, and reliable machinery, tailored to meet the needs of today’s farmers. John Plunkett, owner and dealer principal of Three Rivers Machinery, has been deeply involved in the industry since October 2001. It all began with his purchase of the local Case IH dealership in Warren. As time went on, his business flourished, leading to the acquisition of the Narromine and Gilgandra businesses in October 2020. This expansion into new areas was a positive and sustainable extension of their Case IH business. With the demand for their products continuing to rise. With years of experience in trading and maintaining Case IH machinery, the Three Rivers’ team offer an extensive range of both new and used agricultural equipment, innovative technology, and exceptional customer service. Continued page 7
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AN eager and curious crowd of about 50 interested community members recently tookup the opportunity to have a look inside Trangie Agriculture Research Centre for their annual Open Day. Producers, farmers, and other locals from the district were fi rst treated to a tour of the NSW Department of Primary Industries’ (NSW DPI) site with the chance to speak directly with researchers on many of the projects undertaken at the largest DPI research farm in the country. Trangie Agricultural Research Centre has had a long and distinguished history in agricultural research since its establishment in 1914 as the Trangie Experimental Farm; and is NSW DPI’s largest research farm, covering 3900 hectares. The Centre undertakes a wide variety of livestock, cropping, and environmental research. Some of the projects shown on the day included cropping projects, bioenergy crop trials, low methane cattle and sheep, and tropical grasses. NSW DPI TARC Site Manager, Glenn Orman said he was pleased with the turn-out on the sunny, spring-like day. “Everyone who attended had a great day out on the farm. As part of the tour, we showcased a large portion of the farm, and covered a
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NSW DPI Staff Members, Warren Smith, Glenn Orman, Yohannes Alemseged, and Sarah McDonald. PHOTO: NSW DPI.
wide range of topics,” Mr Orman said. “The guests that attended were impressed to see the farm and what’s being researched on site and its relevance to agriculture and the community,” he added. Local pastoralist Malcom Kater, Principal of Egelabra
Merino Stud Warren, attended the day and took the opportunity to pick the brains of the researchers and scientists. “We run a mixed operation, so it was a great opportunity for me to see what current research is happening at NSW DPI and in partnership with other organisations,” Mr Kat-
er said. “For example, the results of the long-term Farming Systems Project being conducted jointly with other organisations, and the Merino Sire Evaluation Project,” Mr Kater said. Continued page 3
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