THE feeling of soft and soggy ground underfoot was welcome for farmers who trekked out to Commonwealth Bank AgQuip this week to see the latest farm machinery and equipment.
Rain dampened the dust at the field days site outside Gunnedah, bringing out many farmers happy to get their boots a little muddy.
Many also had their eyes on the Fraser Old and Sohn Farm Innovator and New Products Awards, with major winners announced on Wednesday.
In first place was Michael and Tanaya Davis, Warialda, who won with their “Ropey” Cattle Cable, while James Filby, Currabubula, was the runner-up with his Bale Transporting Trailer.
Boggabri cotton growers, Andrew and Heike Watson, who have reduced their water usage while increasing their yield were awarded the 2014 Brownhill Cup for innovative farming practices.