Henty Machinery Field Days 2019 guide
The 56th annual Henty Machinery Field Days event is expected to draw a capacity crowd keen to inspect almost $120 million worth of machinery and goods on site.
TIMELY autumn rain across southern NSW has kickstarted the 2019 winter crop and a buoyant outlook for the 56th annual Henty Machinery Field Days.
The 105ha grounds will be at capacity, with the event expected to draw a crowd from almost every Australian state keen to inspect almost $120 million worth of machinery and goods on site.
Exhibitors representing more than 3500 companies will display their products on 1200 sites in what is now the single largest agricultural and open-air event in southern Australia.
ALL ROADS LEAD TO HENTY
DATES
Tuesday, September 17
Wednesday, September 18
Thursday, September 19
TIMES
8am–5pm
ADMISSION
Adults, $22; children 12-18, $5; children under 12, free.
VENUE
Henty Machinery Field Days Site 8km east of Henty, NSW.
GETTING THERE
From Henty, drive 8km east on the Cookardinia Road.
From Albury-Wodonga, drive 67km north on the Olympic Highway.
From Wagga Wagga, drive 61km south on the Olympic Highway.
From Melbourne, drive 392km north on Hume Freeway and Olympic Highway.
CONTACTS
Ph: (02) 6929 3305
Fax: (02) 6929 3180
Email: admin@hmfd.com.au
Chief executive Belinda Anderson said the HMFD team would present an event maintaining a focus on agriculture and machinery.
Mrs Anderson said this year’s field days were expected to equal the largest on record in terms of exhibitor area, with 14km of shopfront.
Drawcards at the 2019 event will be the daily sheep and yard dog trials, Baker Seed Co agronomy demonstration site, 2019 Natural Fibre Fashion Awards, vintage farm machinery, reptile awareness display, and the Farm Gate Produce Market Area with cooking demonstrations and entertainment.
The field days will be officially opened on Tuesday, September 17 at 11am by AgriFutures Australia chair Kay Hull AM, with a welcome address by new HMFD chairman Nigel Scheetz.
The opening will include the presentation of the prestigious Henty Machine of the Year Award, this year celebrating its 45th anniversary, and an address by 2019 Royal Easter Showgirl and HMFD volunteer Stephanie Clancy.
Greater Hume Council will sponsor the Best Australian Designed and Manufactured Machine to be presented on Thursday.
Farm inventors, backyard tinkerers and students will display their innovative ideas at the Agri-Innovator of the Year Award site, with the winner being announced on the Wednesday.
At Country Lifestyle, the stage will be the focus of fashion parades featuring garments from exhibitors daily at 11am and 2.30pm.
Designers with a flair for converting natural fibres into wearable art will compete for almost $5000 worth of prizes.
The Henty Natural Fibre Fashion Awards showcase designs using at least 70 per cent natural fibres with the winners announced about 1pm Thursday.
The Farm Gate Produce Market will have cooking demonstrations by chef Michelle Matusch, featuring gourmet products direct from regional producers.
Competition is expected to be intense this year at Henty as the nation’s best sheep dogs and their handlers gather for the Pedigree Sheep and Yard Dog Trials.
Displays of dog training will be held in the arena during the lunch breaks in the dog trials competition.
The machinery demonstration area will operate again this year adjacent to the agronomy plots, with machines showcased hourly.
New to the field days this year will be the AgriFutures NextGen seminar facilitated by NSW-ACT AgriFutures Rural Woman of the Year Jo Palmer, of The Rock.
Guest speakers will cover the topics of women in agriculture, future-proofing towns and businesses, agricultural innovation, machinery of the future and solving critical industry challenges.
The display by the Henty and District Antique Farm Machinery Club members always draws a large crowd.
Each visitor through the gate will be eligible for the gate prize of $1000 of fuel courtesy of TASCO Petroleum plus a five-day holiday to Surfers Paradise for two people courtesy of Swagman Tours.
The winner will receive a Caltex Starcash card for $1000 worth of fuel (unleaded or diesel). Simply clip out the coupon in the official HMFD program and drop it in the barrel at site 727 in P block or 6th Farm Avenue.
To win the holiday, simply clip out the coupon in the program and enter at Swagman Tour’s site R 874.
There will be an ATM courtesy of the ANZ Bank on site 567.
Gates are open from 8am to 5pm, with adult tickets $22, children 12 to 16 years $5, and children under 12 free when accompanied by an adult.
Visitors will be able to pre-purchase their tickets online for $20. For more details, visit hmfd.com.au
HENTY MACHINERY FIELD DAYS 2019 SITE MAP (PDF)
THERE’S PLENTY TO SEE AND DO AT HENTY
TUESDAY
8am
Pedigree sheep and yard dog trials start, Pedigree Dog Trial Area
Champion axeman and men’s health advocate David Foster at Atlantic Oils site, Site 695 Block P
9am
Wagga Air Centre’s joy flights begin, Heli Pad
Reptile awareness display, every half hour until 4pm, Near The Stump
9.30am
Country Lifestyle program begins, Country Lifestyle Pavilion
Farm Gate Produce Area program, begins, Farm Gate Produce Area
2019 Radio Challenge gets underway with a tractor pull at the Hutcheon & Pearce site, Sites 489-498, Block M
9.45am - 10.45am
Acoustic duo Happy Hour — Anthony Melton & Col Anderson perform, Farm Gate Outdoor Stage
9.50am
Radio Challenge fleece throw at TAFE NSW site, Site 562-563, Block N
10am
AgriFutures Australia NextGen seminar series: “Rural Issues of the future — the next gen’s views”, Site 565, Block N
10.20am
Radio Challenge whip crack, The Stump
10.30am
See the CadMac deep ripper in the machinery demonstration area (adjacent to Agronomy Plots), Machinery Demonstration Area
Australian Army Band Kapooka acoustic ensemble performs, The Stump
10.40am
Radio Challenge scone eating at Country Lifestyle, Country Lifestyle Pavilion
11am
Official Opening by AgriFutures Australia Chair Kay Hull and presentation of the 2019 HMFD Machine of the Year Award, The Stump
George the Farmer performance at Hutcheon & Pearce Site, Sites 489-499 Block M
Fashion Parade, Country Lifestyle Pavilion
Circus star Marcela Scheuner dazzles, Farm Gate Outdoor Stage
11.30am
Australian UAV — drone demonstration, Machinery Demonstration Area
Noon – 1.30pm
Acoustic duo “Happy Hour” — Anthony Melton and Col Anderson perform, Farm Gate Outdoor Stage
12.15pm – 1pm
Australian Army Band Kapooka acoustic ensemble performs, The Stump
Lunch Break
Demonstrations with Mick Hudson on training young working dogs, Pedigree Dog Trial Area
12.30pm
See the CadMac speed tiller in the machinery demonstration area (adjacent agronomy plots), Machinery Demonstration Area
1pm
2019 HMFD Natural Fibre Fashion Awards parade with prizes valued at $5000. Competition to be judged Thursday, Country Lifestyle Pavilion
1.30pm - 2pm
Australian Army Bank Kapooka acoustic ensemble performs, The Stump
2pm
AgriFutures Australia NextGen seminar series: “NextGen Ag — Career pathways in Australian agriculture”, Site 565, Block N
Murrumbidgee Primary Health Network CEO Melissa Neal speaks on the power of story telling, The Stump
Circus star Marcela Scheuner dazzles, Farm Gate Outdoor Stage
Daily draw of the winner of the Farm Gate Produce Market hamper, Farm Gate Demo Kitchen George the Farmer performance at Hutcheon & Pearce Site, Sites 489-499 Block M
See the CadMac seeder in the machinery demonstration area (adjacent to the agronomy plots), Machinery Demonstration Area
2.15pm
Soloist Tess Melton entertains, Farm Gate Outdoor Stage
2.30pm
Exhibitor fashion parade, Country Lifestyle Pavilion
5pm
Helicopter joy flight finish.
Gates close.
WEDNESDAY
8am
Pedigree sheep and yard dog trials start, Pedigree Dog Trial Area
Champion axeman and men’s health advocate David Foster at Atlantic Oils site, Site 695 Block P
9am
Wagga Air Centre’s joy flights begin, Heli Pad
Reptile awareness display, held every half hour until 4pm, Near The Stump
9.30am
Country Lifestyle program begins, Country Lifestyle Pavilion
Farm Gate Produce Area program begins, Farm Gate Produce Area
9.45am – 10.45am
Acoustic duo “Happy Hour” — Anthony Melton & Col Anderson perform, Farm Gate Outdoor Stage
9.45am
Australian launch of Kuhn SD 12901iD hay baler at Kuhn Farm Machinery, Site 439-442, Block L
10am
AgriFutures Australia NextGen seminar series: “Future proofing our towns — building businesses in rural areas”, Site 565, Block N
10.30am
Winners of the HMFD exhibitor awards announced, The Stump
See the CadMac deep ripper in the machinery demonstration area (adjacent to agronomy plots), Machinery Demonstration Area
11am
West Wyalong Movies launches historical documentary, Bag to Bulk, followed by a demonstration of the G-Well bag loader, The Stump
George the Farmer performance at Hutcheon & Pearce Site, Sites 489-499 Block M
Circus star Marcela Scheuner dazzles, Farm Gate Outdoor Stage
Country Lifestyle Exhibitor Fashion Parade, Country Lifestyle Pavilion
11.15am
Tess and Ben Melton entertain at the Farm Gate Stage, Farm Gate Outdoor Stage
11.30am
Australian UAV – drone demonstration, Machinery Demonstration Area
12pm – 1.30pm
Acoustic duo “Happy Hour” entertain, Farm Gate Outdoor Stage
12.30pm
Yanco Agricultural High School drum corps perform, The Stump
Lunch Break
Demonstrations with Mick Hudson on training young working dogs, Pedigree Dog Trial Area
12.30pm
See the CadMac speed tiller in the machinery demonstration area (adjacent to agronomy plots), Machinery Demonstration Area
1pm
2019 HMFD Natural Fibre Fashion Awards parade with prizes valued at $5000. Competition to be judged Thursday, Country Lifestyle Pavilion
The Scots School pipe band entertains, The Stump
1.30pm
NSW Farmers’ Association president James Jackson speaks, The Stump
1.30pm-2.30pm
Trinity Anglican College musical theatre, Farm Gate Outdoor Stage
2pm
AgriFutures Australia NextGen seminar series: “Technology of the future — machinery moving forward”, Site 565 Block N
Daily draw of the winner of the Farm Gate Produce Market hamper, Farm Gate Demo Kitchen
George the Farmer performance at Hutcheon & Pearce Site, Sites 489-499 Block M
See the CadMac seeder in the machinery demonstration area (adjacent to agronomy plots), Machinery Demonstration Area
2.30pm
Circus star Marcela Scheuner, Farm Gate Outdoor Stage
Country Lifestyle fashion parade, Country Lifestyle Pavilion
5pm
Helicopter joy flights finish.
Gates close.
THURSDAY
8am
Pedigree sheep and yard dog trials start, Pedigree Dog Trial Area
Champion axeman and men’s health advocate David Foster at Atlantic Oils site, Site 695 Block P
9am
Wagga Air Centre’s joy flights begin, Heli Pad
Reptile awareness displays, every half hour until 4pm, Near The Stump
9.30am
Country Lifestyle program begins, Country Lifestyle Pavilion
9.30am
Farm Gate Produce Area program begins, Farm Gate Produce Area
9.45am – 10.45am
Acoustic duo “Happy Hour” entertains, Farm Gate Outdoor Stage
10am
AgriFutures Australia NextGen seminar series: “Ag Tech — next level agriculture”, Site 565 Block N
10.30am
See the CadMac deep ripper in the machinery demonstration area (adjacent to the agronomy plots), Machinery Demonstration Area
11am
Australian launch of the Claas Lexion 8000 combine by Landpower CEO Richard Wilson, The Stump
Exhibitor Fashion Parade, Country Lifestyle Pavilion
George the Farmer performance at Hutcheon & Pearce Site, Sites 489-499 Block M
Circus star Marcela Scheuner, Farm Gate Outdoor Stage
11.15am
Soloist Tess Melton entertains, Farm Gate Outdoor Stage
11.30am
Australian UAV — drone demonstration, Machinery Demonstration Area
Noon – 1.30pm
Acoustic duo “Happy Hour” entertain, Farm Gate Outdoor Stage
Lunch Break
Demonstrations with Mick Hudson on training young working dogs, Pedigree Dog Trial Area
12.30pm
See the CadMac speed tiller in the machinery demonstration area (adjacent to agronomy plots), Machinery Demonstration Area
1pm
Judging of the 2019 HMFD Natural Fibre Fashion Awards, Country Lifestyle Pavilion
1.30pm
Presentation of the Greater Hume Council Award for the Best Australian Manufactured Machine by Mayor Cr Heather Wilton, The Stump
Pedigree Sheep and Yard Dog trials finals and presentations, Pedigree Dog Trial Area
2pm
Daily draw of the winner of the Farm Gate Produce Market hamper, Farm Gate Demo Kitchen
George the Farmer performance at Hutcheon & Pearce Site, Sites 489-499 Block M
See the CadMac seeder in the machinery demonstration area (adjacent to agronomy plots), Machinery Demonstration Area
Circus star Marcela Scheuner dazzles, Farm Gate Outdoor Stage
2.15pm
Soloist Tess Melton entertains, Farm Gate Outdoor Stage
3pm
Tasco Petroleum Gate prize draw of $1000 fuel voucher for use at Caltex Service Stations Australia wide, Site 727 Block P
3.30pm
Swagman Tours Gate prize draw of Gold Coast holiday valued at up to $1500, Site 874 Block R
5pm
Helicopter joy flight finish.
Gates close for 2019.
FARM MACHINERY DEMONSTRATION
Machines to be demonstrated on a site adjacent to the agronomy plots
TUESDAY
10.30am: See CadMac demonstrate a deep ripper
11.30am: Case IH Australia AFS AccuTurn Demonstration
12.30pm: See CadMac demonstrate a speed tiller
2pm: See CadMac demonstrate a seeder
WEDNESDAY
10.30am: See CadMac demonstrate a deep ripper
11.30am: Australian UAV drone demonstration
12.30pm: See CadMac demonstrate a speed tiller
1pm: Case IH Australia AFS AccuTurn Demonstration
2pm: See CadMac demonstrate a seeder
THURSDAY
10.30am: See CadMac demonstrate a deep ripper
11.30am: Australian UAV drone demonstration
12.30pm: See CadMac demonstrate a speed tiller
1pm: Case IH Australia AFS AccuTurn Demonstration
2pm: See CadMac demonstrate a seeder
COUNTRY LIFESTYLE
TUESDAY
9.30am: First aid can save lives
9.40am: The best of rural and regional NSW
10am: How to make quick and easy mini pizzas with bread — Anna Adams
10.30am: Quality and uses of lavender — Anne-Maree, Warrantina Lavender
10.45am: Scone-eating challenge with the radio stars
11.05am: Fashion parade from 2019 Country Lifestyle clientele
11.35am: Patchwork with Janelle Noak
11.50am: Riverina Bluebell’s Alan Hunt speaks on mental health wellbeing
12.05pm: The thyroid — often misunderstood and misdiagnosed
12.25pm: Circus star Marcela Scheuner
12.30pm: The gift of a guide dog and what it means — Debbie Kosh
12.40pm: Losing the Battle of the Brain — Leanne Jenkins, naturopath
1pm: Fashion parade of 2019 Henty Natural Fibre Fashion Award entries with prize money totalling $5000. Competition to be judged on Thursday.
1.40pm: Quick and easy cake decorating with Kate Aldridge
2.10pm: Jo Lucchesi shows how you can fix your size, height and shape
2.30pm: Fashion parade from 2019 Country Lifestyle clientele
3pm: Prostrate cancer awareness
3.10pm: Tupperware micro pressure cooker — Slow Cooking Fast!
WEDNESDAY
9.30am: Disability info to get through the maze — IDEAS
9.40am: Quality and uses of lavender — Anne-Maree, Warrantina Lavender
10am: Simplicity with flowers using whatever you have in the garden — Judy Knobel
10.30am: Riverina Bluebell’s Chris Wilson speaks on mental health wellbeing
10.40am: Find your fit, fabric and style with Jo Lucchesi
11am: Fashion parade from 2019 Country Lifestyle clientele
11.35am: The Power of group exercise in fostering mental wellness and resilience — Serinah Maddox, Maddox Group Exercise and PT
11.55am: Getting a good night’s sleep — Michael O’Reilly Pharmacy
12.05pm: The best of rural and regional NSW
12.25pm: Providing pathways for women and their families struggling with ante and postnatal depression — Mardi Walker
12.35pm: An address by CWA state secretary Anne Adams
1pm: Fashion parade of 2019 Henty Natural Fibre Fashion Award entries with prizes totalling around $5000. Competition to be judged on Thursday.
1.40pm: Rural Outreach Counselling — David Post
1.50pm: Circus star Marcela Scheuner
1.55pm: Losing the Battle of the Brain — Leanne Jenkins, naturopath
2.10pm: Meet the author: Rachael Treasure discusses her new book, White Horses
2.30pm: Fashion parade from 2019 Country Lifestyle clientele
3pm: Tupperware micro pressure cooker — Slow Cooking Fast!
3.20pm: Saving lives through first aid — St John’s Ambulance
THURSDAY
9.30am: Disability info to get through the maze — IDEAS
9.40am: The thyroid — often misunderstood and misdiagnosed
10am: Cooking with Ann Adams
10.30am: Riverina Bluebell’s Steve Matthews speaks on mental health wellbeing
10.40am: The power of real live puppets — Heather Lawrence, Endangered Species
10.50am: Women in Wool with Jenni Turner, Fox & Lillie
11am: Fashion parade from 2019 Country Lifestyle clientele
11.35am: Circus star Marcela Scheuner
11.40am: Meet the author: Rachael Treasure discusses her new book, White Horses
Noon: Change My Life! — Lincoln Budge, para Olympian
12.20pm: The power of group exercise — Ginny Stevens, Active Farmers
12.40pm: 2019 NSW-ACT AgriFutures Rural Women’s Award winner Jo Palmer
1pm: Judging of the 2019 HMFD Natural Fibre Fashion Awards with prizes totalling $5000.
2.20pm: Saving lives through first aid — St John’s Ambulance
2.30pm: Patchwork with Janelle Noak
2.40pm: Prostate cancer awareness
2.55pm: The gift of a guide dog and what it means — Debbie Kosh
FARM GATE PRODUCE MARKET
Demo Kitchen
TUESDAY
9.30am: Walkabout with vendors — Farm Gate chef Michelle Matusch chats to exhibitors
10am: Brushwood Oats presents creative and delicious ideas to try with oats and groats
11am: Asian Delight: Learn knife skills, food safety and other kitchen tips while preparing tasty morsels such as rice paper rolls and Gyoza
Noon: Healthy plant-based food prep — our local Paddock to Plate with Lupins for Life
1pm: Discover the execution behind the ever popular Killer Pies
2pm: Daily draw of the winner in the Farm Gate Produce Market hamper
2.15pm: Explore Turmeric Chai Latte with Culinary Junction
2.45pm: Cofield Wines — Learn about Italian, French and Australian sparkling wines
3.30pm: Producer showcase — discover more about our regional produce
Farm Gate Outdoor Stage
9.45am-10.45am: Acoustic duo Happy Hour — Anthony Melton and Col Anderson perform
11am: Circus star Marcela Scheuner will dazzle the crowd
11.15am: Soloist Tess Melton
Noon - 1.30pm: Acoustic duo Happy Hour — Anthony Melton and Col Anderson perform
2pm: Circus star Marcela Scheuner will dazzle the crowd
2.15pm: Soloist Tess Melton
WEDNESDAY
Demo Kitchen
9.30am: Vendor walkabout with Farm Gate chef Michelle Matusch
10am: Cooking for common allergies — simple ways to create tasty meals everyone can share
11am: Flowers in your home with Sophie from Little Triffids
Noon: Healthy plant-based food prep — our local Paddock to Plate with Lupins for Life
1pm: Cofield Wines — learn about Italian, French and Australian sparkling wines
2pm: Daily draw of the winner in the Farm Gate Produce Market hamper
2.15pm: Making a gift bouquet or posy with Sophie from Little Triffids
3.30pm: Producer showcase — discover more about our regional produce
Farm Gate Outdoor Stage
9.45am-10.45am: Acoustic duo Happy Hour — Anthony Melton and Col Anderson perform
11am: Circus star Marcela Scheuner will dazzle the crowd
11.15am: Tess and Ben Melton
Noon-1.30pm: Acoustic duo Happy Hour — Anthony Melton and Col Anderson perform
1.30pm-2.30pm: Best of Trinity Musical Theatre
2.30pm: Circus star Marcela Scheuner will dazzle the crowd
THURSDAY
Demo Kitchen
9.30am: Walkabout with vendors — Farm Gate chef Michelle Matusch chats to exhibitors
10am: Brushwood Oats presents delicious breakfast creations
10.30am: Explore Turmeric Chai Latte with Culinary Junction
11am: Spanish flavours — learn techniques to create your own Paella and the simple art of Tapas
Noon: Healthy plant-based food prep — our local Paddock to Plate with Lupins for Life
1pm: Camp cooking made easy.
One pot wonders and simple dessert ideas
2pm: Daily draw of the winner in the Farm Gate Produce Market hamper
2.15pm: Cofield Wines — learn Italian, French and Australian sparkling
3.30pm: Producer showcase — discover our regional produce at Farm Gate
Farm Gate Outdoor Stage
9.45am - 10.45am: Acoustic duo Happy Hour — Anthony Melton and Col Anderson perform
11am: Circus star Marcela Scheuner
11.15am: Soloist Tess Melton entertains
Noon-1.30pm: Acoustic duo Happy Hour — Anthony Melton and Col Anderson perform
2pm: Circus star Marcela Scheuner
2.15pm: Soloist Tess Melton
Please note: Time-slots and presenters may be subject to change
Kioti gaining traction
Visitors to the recent AgQuip, Henty and Elmore field days had the opportunity of a first-up look at the latest offering from Kioti Tractors – the company’s new 115hp cab model.
Harrow arrives Down Under
Made in Brazil, the new Tatu Marcheson GAPCR HD 8013 offset disc harrow is distributed in Australia by Serafin Machinery, of Griffith, as a preferred supplier.