Gallery: Weather on the mind at Henty
Many farmers say they would prefer to walk the Henty field day site in the rain, but warm weather set the tone this year. See the faces in the crowd.
Field Days
Autonomous machine wins top honour at Henty
A joint venture between global machinery giant John Deere and a Californian start-up has been named Machine of the Year.
With the grain: BCG Main Field Day offers grower knowledge
The Birchip Cropping Group is hosting a field days in September where pulse growers will be offered all the latest information to help their crops.
Wimmera Machinery Field Days cancelled
The Field Days organising committee has made the “difficult decision” to cancel the event for the second year in a row.
Equitana Melbourne latest Covid casualty
Equitana Melbourne is the latest spring event to fall victim to Covid lockdowns, with event organiser Rod Lockwood today announcing the festival has been cancelled.
How beef producers can improve productivity and profit
A new remote watering system on display at Beef Australia 2021 is among on-farm technologies being showcased there.
Why it’s worth heading to Seymour farming expo
If it’s possible to farm it on small acreage, it will be on show at the Seymour Alternative Farming Expo, April 16-18.
What’s on at the 2021 Seymour Expo?
From learning about the use of industrial hemp to getting up close and personal with Highland cattle, there will be plenty to attract the masses to this year’s Seymour Expo.
‘Absolutely fantastic’: Farm World opens with record crowd
After having last year’s event cancelled due to the coronavirus pandemic, Farm World is back and has kicked off with a record opening day crowd.
Trade, water and rural property up for debate in VirtuAg live webinars
National affairs reporter Natalie Kotsios hosts Trade Minister Dan Tehan this week, in the first of VirtuAg’s must-see live webinars.
Australia’s premier virtual field days are back
VirtuAg is just what Australia needs: a national online event specifically for primary producers and rural communities.
What’s new at Farm World 2021?
Visitors to Farm World this year will have the chance to see the event by twilight in a new fixture to bring together significant ag players. Here’s what else you can expect.
Machinery in action again at Farm World
Showing off tractor manoeuvring skills and an exciting international model will be among the offerings for machinery fiends at Farm World 2021.
What to expect at post-COVID field days
Machinery will be demonstrated live at the soon to-start first major ag event in Victoria since the start of the coronavirus pandemic.
Sheepvention to go ahead in new format
Hamilton’s Sheepvention will go ahead in 2021 — but in a different, post-COVID way. Here are the committee’s plans.
Henty Machinery Field Days back on the calendar
One of Australia’s biggest agricultural events will be back this year after a 12-month hiatus.
Amazone’s Super new sprayer
The new Amazone UX11201 Super is purpose-engineered for fast, safe and easy precision spraying. Find out more here.
2021 ag field days calendar
After coronavirus cancellations wreaked havoc on field days in 2020, hopes are high for a better year. See what’s in store with The Weekly Times 2021 field days calendar.
Farm World given green light
Lardner Park has given Farm World the green light to go ahead next March after organisers received an overwhelmingly positive response from exhibitors wanting to return. Find out when here.
Value adding the key to the future of ag
One of the best ways to secure the future of the Australian agri sector is to think about adding value to raw commodities. CommBank’s Adrian Parker explains how.
Agfest Field Days returning in 2021
Organisers of Tasmania’s popular Agfest field days have boldly announced their 2021 event will go ahead, with a few amendments to regular scheduling. Here’s what it will look like.
Wimmera field days cancelled
It was the last field days event held before coronavirus restrictions hit major events across the nation, but now the 2021 Wimmera Machinery Field Days have been cancelled because of the continuing uncertainty.
Clouds gather over field days
With almost all field days around the country cancelled this year because of the coronavirus pandemic, their absence has given exhibitors a chance to evaluate their ongoing presence.
AgQuip field days cancelled
AgQuip is the latest field days to be cancelled amid the coronavirus pandemic, even after organisers postponed the event to November.
Field day draws fire
The rescheduling of a major NSW field days has been deemed ‘a joke’ by leading machinery manufacturers, with it now clashing with harvest season.
A warm welcome for alpacas
GWANDALAN Alpacas’ Angela and Ian Smyth will be on stage at South East Field Days, showing off their animals’ fine fibre and endearing qualities.
Field days show best of Limestone Coast
LUCINDALE’S annual South East Field Days is expected to attract more than 20,000 visitors to South Australia’s Limestone Coast this month.
Case IH to launch 50 Series combines at Wimmera
CASE IH is taking the cover off its 50 series Axial-Flow combines this week with the new 150 Series and 250 Series Australian launch at the Wimmera Machinery Field Days.
Leigh’s clever Tank Spinner cleans up
TANK cleaning business operator Leigh Maxwell knew he was onto something when he noticed a few clients’ tanks were providing clear water, even though sediment was bunched in the middle of the base.
Multi-deck sheep ramp cuts the workload
MAKING its debut at this Wimmera Field Days is Hastings-based Norton Livestock Handling Solutions with its mobile multi-deck sheep-handling ramp.
Axial-Flow 150 Series Combine to make debut
VISITORS to the Wimmera Machinery Field Days have a chance to see a piece of Case IH heritage-inspired machinery.
New highlight for Wimmera field days
THIS year’s Wimmera Machinery Field Days will feature something new on the first day of the event, which will run from, Tuesday, March 5 to Thursday, March 7. FIND OUT WHAT.
MF Ideal combine to debut at Wimmera
AFTER waiting more than 12 months to see the much-anticipated Massey Ferguson Ideal, the award-winning combine will make its debut at the Wimmera field days.
Scania new gen truck range goes on show
HEAVY movers in the ag arena will get the chance to kick a few hefty tyres of Scania’s New Truck Generation range at the Wimmera Machinery Field Days.
Merino project takes closer look at rams
THE impact of ram selection on wool, carcass and fertility traits will be under the spotlight at the Merino Lifetime Productivity Project field day next month.
New Gason NT8000 planter breaks ground
VISITORS to next month’s Wimmera Machinery Field Days will have the opportunity of a close-up look at Gason’s new NT8000 narrow transport bar/planter.
Seymour Alternative Farming Expo
PICTURE GALLERY: CHECK out all the action from the 2019 Seymour Alternative farming Expo.
Take the lead at Seymour
DISCOVER the latest in emerging ag industries, new technology and gourmet food trends at this year’s Seymour Alternative Farming Expo.
Battle of drones
AUSTRALIAN champion drone pilot Thomas Bitmatta hopes to add another trophy to his collection in a championship race at Seymour Expo.
Hard to part with lovable cows
FLOWER growers Hettie Biersteker and Andre Groot reinvented themselves as cattle breeders.
Seeds of a brilliant plan as Tree Project changes landscape
CATTLE breeder Carol Timothy looks at the lush trees on her South Gippsland farm and pinches herself.
Seymour Alternative Farming Expo
PICTURE GALLERY: CENTRAL Victorian farmers and producers gear up for the 27th Seymour Expo. BROWSE NOW.
Alpacas an industry of warmth
TREE changers Samantha and Stephen Schwebach were in search of a rural lifestyle and alpacas fit the bill perfectly.
If butchery’s an art, Victor’s a masterful artist
VICTOR Bonacci will step into the respected role of resident butcher at this year’s Seymour Expo as veteran butcher Bob Dewar hangs up his cleaver after three final shows.
Hemp housing a real growth industry
INDUSTRIAL hemp farming will be in the spotlight at this year’s Seymour Expo.
2019 Field Days Calendar
Check out The Weekly Times 2019 Field Days Calendar.
Elmore Field Days 2018
PICTURE GALLERY: THERE was fun for all the family at the 55th Elmore & District Machinery Field Days, held from October 2 to 4, 2018. BROWSE NOW.
Henty Machinery Field Days 2018
PICTURE GALLERY: JUST shy of 60,000 people flocked to to the 2018 Henty Machinery Field Days to inspect the “agribusiness supermarket’’ showcased by 849 exhibitors across 105ha. BROWSE NOW.
Sheep feeder takes out innovator award
AN AUTOMATED sheep feeder designed to deliver a controlled maintenance ration at pre-set times and reduce mismothering has won the 2018 Henty Agri-Innovators Award.
Schinckel rakes in top Henty award
The Next F Series V-Rake by Schinckel Hayrakes won the 2018 Henty Machine of the Year Award at the Henty Machinery Field Days last week.
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