Versatility that’s hard to beat
PETER Price has seen many Southern Victorian farmers make a considerable shift away from sheep breeding in recent years, but he still sees many advantages, particularly with Merinos and Poll Merinos.
Field Days
Leather, space and pace in Flexhauler
IF FLASH leather seats and alloy wheels float your boat, it’s hard to go past the Mahindra mPact XTV 750 S Flexhauler side-by-side vehicle.
Price rises give breeders cause for optimism
IN A year where the eastern market indicator hit a 10-year high, stud Merino breeders are looking forward to the selling season with optimism.
Feed to lift births
EWE nutrition at joining can have potentially the biggest single effect on ewe conception rates, research by the Mackinnon Project has found.
Genetics a key to sustainability
IMPROVING efficiency and productivity in Merino breeding are key aspects to maintaining a sustainable enterprise.
‘Aggressive’ pricing for Lely
LELY balers and hay equipment will be “aggressively” priced under the takeover arrangement with new owner Agco, which bought the brand and its European manufacturing set-up last week.
Seeder pips field for top Elmore prize
A CLEVER mini seeder and a seeder bar that has been on the Australian market for a couple of years were judged Machine of the Year winners at the Elmore Field Days last week.
Barry ties up award with a strapping idea
IT TOOK 46 inventions but Barry Bennett finally struck gold this year by winning the Agri-Innovators Award at the Henty Field Days.
Ultimate solution to clean feed
FIELD days have been important for motivation and a source of market research for dairy farmer Andrew Talarico, who started building hay feeders to stop cattle fouling their fodder more than 25 years ago.
Clever seeder picks up Henty’s top gong
PICTURES: A CLEVER folding system has earned the Bourgault 3420 PHD Paralink hoe drill Henty Machinery Field Days’ Machine of the Year. VIEW NOW.
There’s still life in those old tractors
NEW Holland’s autonomous tractor will draw a crowd this year, but at the other end of the timescale, the vintage machinery display has always been popular and is marking its 40th anniversary this year.
The biggest and best yet
A BULLISH livestock market and positive grower sentiment will combine with a full house of exhibitors at the 54th annual Henty Machinery Field Days.
Big prizes for design with natural flair
DESIGNERS with a flair for converting natural fibres into wearable art will compete for almost $6000 in prizes at Henty field days this year.
Clancy seeds an agronomy plot
STEPHANIE Clancy will be among the advisory agronomists overseeing the demonstration plots at the Henty Machinery Field Days.
Sprucing up silos ready for harvest
WITH harvest on the horizon, grain growers will be relieved to hear about 99 per cent of old cone-bottom silos can be fully sealed and made OH&S compliant.
Super clover on display
THE first super clover to hit the market, Aber Lasting, will be showcased at the field days by Upper Murray Seeds.
Hardy breed makes debut
A COMPOSITE sheep breed offering early maturity, doing ability, superior feed conversion and consistent tight skins will be on display at the field days for the first time.
Top dogs to battle it out
COMPETITION is expected to be intense at Henty this year for the Sheep and Yard Dog Trials, two events that test the nation’s best sheep dogs and their handlers.
Hoist makes loading a breeze
A UTE hay bale lifter designed to make feeding out round bales on the farm easier is an entry in the 2017 Henty Agri-Innovators Award.
Wine, food and song at Farm Gate
FARM Gate Produce Market visitors will have the opportunity to learn, taste, touch, smell and experience the Henty region’s finest food and wine first hand.
New shed makes for a better life
FROM fashion to floral art, and celebrity speakers to cookery tips, there will be something for everyone in the Country Lifestyle pavilion this year.
Putting bales in a spin
A NEW way of feeding livestock is an entry in the Henty Machine of the Year Award.
Farmers prove tough machinery judges
ENTRIES at the cutting edge of agricultural technology will line up before the judges in the Henty Machine of the Year Award.
Up the creek for fun, a good laugh
STOCK and pack horses performing tricks, whips cracking and a good dash of Aussie bush humour will entertain visitors at the Henty field days.
Bright bins help tackle the blues
BRIGHTLY coloured chaser bins at field days will be used to raise awareness of mental health and well being in rural areas.
Agriculture on the agenda for Xavier
A REMINDER of how important Australian agriculture is at a local, national and global level will be on the menu for guests at the Sungold Field Days dinner.
Electronic ID system keeps tabs on herd
A LONG-TIME exhibitor at Sungold field days will be back again next week to showcase the latest in electronic dairy herd identification equipment.
Big days of dairy at Allansford
THE biggest crowds ever — that’s the solid expectation of organisers as they put the finishing touches to next week’s 36th annual Sungold Field Days.
2017 Field Days Calendar
CHECK out The Weekly Times 2017 Field Days Calendar.
1000 crutches a day for Peakhandler
A REVISED version of a well-known sheep handling machine has been unveiled this year, with its latest major showing at last month’s Elmore field days.
Young Farmers mix it with counterparts
STUDENTS at Mt Lilydale Mercy College have been honing their animal husbandry and agriculture skills through their Young Farmers club.
The Yarra Valley opens its heart
THE 47th Wandin-Silvan Field Days, to be held in the heart of the Yarra Valley, will have exhibitors present a diverse range of horticultural, agricultural and lifestyle products and services.
Our breeders going to the Polls
WITH Australia’s beef cattle herd at one of its lowest levels, breeding females is in the spotlight more than ever.
Country artists grab limelight
FIELD days visitors will be entertained by three up-and-coming young musicians, all from country Victoria.
Ag fashion that’s outside the box
ALTERNATIVE fashion designers will put their skills on show in the Ag Art Wear competition at the field days.
Sale fitness bar gets a refresher
SHEEP and beef producers will be reminded about the laws surrounding livestock transportation at the Elmore Field Days.
New Kubota range on display
KUBOTA fans are about to get the chance to check out the new range of Kubota tillage gear and the M7 tractor at the Bertoli Farm Machinery site.
Check out these top new grasses
TWO new pasture varieties will be on display by PGG Wrightson at the Elmore Machinery Field Days.
To save time, join the Q
CATTLE producers concerned about wasted time and poor flow in their stock yards may find an answer in the latest innovation from livestock handling manufacturer Arrow Farmquip.
New Amazone breaks cover
THE Amazone Pantera 4502-H self-propelled sprayer is making its field days debut on the Claas Harvest Centre Echuca site.
Trust, respect get the best out of your horse
“IT’S all about the relationship, it starts there first,” says horse guru Jodie Kelvy.
Farmers connect with pest shooters
A PROGRAM designed to connect farmers with qualified and insured volunteer shooters will be launched at the field days.
Cows in spotlight with DeLaval
A MAJOR multi-pronged product launch in Melbourne this week has set the scene for Elmore, with dairy giant DeLaval ready to unveil new releases at the field days.
Mahindra launches new SSVs
VISITORS to Elmore field days will have the opportunity of laying eyes on two of the newest farm vehicles to appear on the Australian market.
Tracker makes job safer
FRESH ideas on how electronics can make farm work easier and safer will be on show at the field days.
Reach out for support
A FOCUS on mental health is coming to Elmore.
Giving a hand to budding riders
FOR the first time since its opening in 2007, Elmore’s elite equestrian park will be used for its regular purpose.
Strong Duncan feeding faster
FEEDING out has just got quicker and a whole lot easier with the Duncan Agmech Multi Feeder.
Elmore’s time to shine
ELMORE is preparing itself for its annual invasion.
Race to top for best Henty inventor
IT WAS a win for the little guys.
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