Gallery: FarmFest Field Days Toowoomba | May 3, 2025
Day one of Toowoomba’s Farmfest has been hailed a success with hundreds of guests pouring through the gates to learn more about the future of agriculture.
Business
Don't miss out on the headlines from Business. Followed categories will be added to My News.
From heavy machinery and tools to agriculture and water, there was something for everyone at FarmFest 2025.
The advanced technology that goes into farming was on full display, as thousands of guests consulted with the experts on the first day of this iconic Toowoomba region event.
One of these ag experts was Barenbrug’s Head of Agronomy Services for northern Australia Marty Conroy, who said the event was great for learning more about the advancements in farming.
“Events like these are very good in terms of being able to get out and talk to a multitude of companies and people who are experts in their field,” he said.
“Whether it be pasture seed companies, agronomists, new trends in fencing or ag tech all merged into one spot, you can make a day of it, get a lot of information and make some informed decisions.
“These days have turned more into information gathering rather than what deals can I get, it’s really good because not many guys have the ability to get off their farms so pencilling it into the calendar, getting here and making conversation is great.”
Mr Conroy said he had spoken to dozens of guests wanting to seek agricultural advice and learn more about seed varieties.
“We are a pasture seed company so we develop and bring to market new varieties from cereals, oats, barley, rye grass and tropical grasses,” he said.
“It’s about 12 years of work to bring a new variety to market, it is a lot of work, lot of time and lot of money but at the end of the day it's trying to deliver something that will work in a multitude of environments across Australia.
“We are scattered through a number of sites coupled with a few resellers today and we are showcasing our varieties.
“Pasture improvement is a lengthy process and often we get guys see us at these field days, get a lot of information and then they come to us when they are ready to sow and want the right species.”
Check out the full gallery for day one of Farmfest below:
Opinion: How bitter end of Trump-Musk bromance will impact Australia
While entertaining for some, Trump and Musk’s public feud threatens Australian trade as tariff policies harden and global markets brace for impact, writes economist Parvinder Kler
The tax deductions many Aussies miss
As the $3.5 trillion Australian wealth transfer starts to shape donations to charities, donors are making these four mistakes.
Staff blindsided as company dumps parental leave, bonuses
Staff of an Australian IT company have been blindsided by its local management team who told them they will scrap paid parental leave and a generous gift for loyal workers.
Destination 2045: Darling Downs poised for tourism boom with new 20-year plan
The strength of the agricultural and tourism industries were on full display at the 50th FarmFest, as the state government unveiled a new 20-year tourism plan as well as lofty ambitions for the agricultural industry.
‘Major win’: Rebrand revealed as $8.5m wine college gets lifeline
A beleaguered wine college on the Granite Belt has been given two years to prove itself, as details of a government bailout are revealed.
Makeover complete: Virgin to storm back onto ASX with $2.3bn IPO
Five years after its destructive collapse, Virgin Australia will make its long-awaited return to the ASX by the end of the month, hoping to slide into Qantas’ share price slipstream.