Bill Ryan

Bill operated Curragh, a grazing operation 120km North West of Hay, where the main focus is a self replacing poll merino flock, incorporating a ram breeding enterprise for own use and also sale rams to a base of clients. Beef cattle are run on the property in season. Bill grew up on his parent’s property near Darlington Point where he returned to work after completing the HSC. Bill later attended Marcus Oldham Farm Management College where he completed an Advanced Certificate in Agribusiness Administration. In 2004 Bill purchased property near Oxley where he lived with his wife Pip and their three children.
Bill served as a director on the board of Western Local Land Services for three years involving bi- monthly meetings at Balranald, Hillston, Wentworth Broken Hill, Tibooburra and Wilcannia.
Bill was President of Booligal/Oxley Branch of NSW Farmers Association in which he recognised the importance of maintaining a voice for issues facing producers in the western part of New South Wales.
Bill was always passionate about the agricultural industry and enjoyed the challenges that it brought. He believed that there are many opportunities in the rural sector and was encouraged to see young people wanting to learn more about the industry and believed Hay Inc. is a great foundation for learning in a hands on environment.