Wednesday 16 November 2011

Welcome to my first post!!

Firstly, a little bit about myself.....
Together with my wife Leah and our three children, Kurt 5, Kayla 3 and Beau 1, we live at 'Bald Hills', Marlborough, Queensland, Australia.  I have been awarded a Nuffield Scholarship for 2012, proudly sponsored by Meat and Livestock Australia, and I am looking to study beef genetics and pasture management.  Before applying for the Nuffield Scholarship, I was look for a way to investigate better practices of pasture management and wanting to study the different breeds of cattle which enable us to maintain the quality of beef in our herds to suit our harsh environment.  Over a cup of tea on the back deck with my wife Leah, I noticed an advertisement regarding scholarships available through Nuffield in the MLA’s Feedback magazine, I thought to myself what do I have to lose, I’m going to give it a go!   I have always wanted to pursue a better acamedic career as I left school at the age of 15 to work on the land so I was unsure of my success. However, after state and national selections, I was awarded the scholarship in late September. I’m so excited where Nuffield is going to take me, not only travel wise, but knowledge wise as well.

8 comments:

  1. Congratulations Ray & Family, can't wait to follow you on your travels!

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  2. I look forward to following you on your travels.

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  3. Hi Ray, Leah & Family. So happy for you guys. Pat was most impressed with the shirt that Ray was wearing in the Country Life!! We will send a couple more up to you. A fantastic achievement Ray, you should be very proud! We will look forward to joining you on your journey!! Cheers Kel & Pat

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  4. Great blog Ray and Leah! I look forward to following your journey and life at Bald Hills. Fantastic pics, Claire

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  5. Hey guys, this blog is such a great idea. At least it wont feel like Ray's fallen off the face of the earth for 4 months! Will be awesome to check out all the photo's and to hear how things go over there. Cheers, Trace

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  6. Congratulations again on the scholarship. Hopefully you can come back and share your newfound knowledge with all of us. Any initiative that promotes and enhances our industry is a great thing. Well done.

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  7. Congrats Ray and Leah, a very big accomplishment by both of you. Love to all Budby

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  8. Congratulations Ray on this great achievement. How rewarding this must be for you to be given this opportunity to continue your dream. Will look forward to following you on your travels. Well Done. Sue & Mick

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