It wasn't too long ago that many producers lost land and livestock to devastating bushfires at the beginning of last year which was why the team from KO Angus at Kangaloon wanted to show their support to local volunteers.

Rather than donating to a major organisation or fundraiser they opted to go to the heart of the community and meet the needs of the Robertson Rural Fire Service.

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Among the most needed items was another vehicle with KO Angus founder Theo Onisforou paying the $51,000 for the ute.

"In response to the recent fires I did not want to pledge money to a bottomless pit," he said.

"So I rang the local fire service and asked what they would need.

"We had a great year at KO and were happy to give back."

While they were lucky to avoid any impact from the fires, Mr Onisforou admired the work of those involved.

"I look at those volunteer firefighters and think they are admirable and figured the best way to help is to have more adequate equipment," he said.

A Robertson RFS spokesperson said dual cab utes, also known as personnel carriers, played a key support role in fire fighting activities including the delivery of meals and equipment to fire grounds or fire fighters to key locations, so fire trucks can stay where they're needed.

"Personnel carriers also mean volunteers don't need to use their own vehicles (and fuel) for community meetings or when visiting local properties to inspect and advise land holders," they said.

"The Robertson Rural Fire Brigade deeply appreciate the generous donation by the Onisforou family and KO Angus stud."

It capped off a big 2020 for KO Angus who secured a new Australian Angus record for unjoined registered heifers sold to average $9068.

And the stud is only set to get busier after acquiring a 420 hectare Tumut river front holding in Darbalara near Gundagai from long time clients Jim and Barbara Benison with a view to expanding KO Angus and begin holding an autumn bull sale.

It coincides with Mr Onisforou's decision to hand over the reins to his 20-year-old son, Angus.

"We felt KO Angus had been disadvantaged being small and this will allow us to expand dramatically," Mr Onisforou said.

"Since 1993 when I started the stud I had no intention of expanding until I was sure my son wanted to go on with it."

"We had a great 2020 and are more than happy to help those that help keep our rural community safe," Angus added.

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