This year the Australian National Field Days (ANFD) celebrates its 67th year and it is shaping up to be another great event.
With this year being a particularly dry year, ANFD administration manager Jayne West said they had adapted to the changes and visitors could expect a few new things this year.
“I guess the site will be a bit dryer and browner to what you are used to, however, exhibitor numbers are really good and there is still a good line-up of machinery and stock equipment even in dry times,” Ms West said.
“There are always new things, but this year with the drought there will be a big focus around that in the livestock area.
“We have also created the health hub which will be where farmers can actually go in and get skin checks, eye testing, blood pressure and all those sorts of health checks that farmers haven’t had a chance to do.”
ANFD chairman Dan Toohey believes visitors can certainly look forward to a new and improved field days event this year.
“Every field days is different and that is what we try to do,” Mr Toohey said.
“We try to encourage people to bring different products, bring upgraded technology, new machines and we try to put on different events that we think will attract more people.
“We want to be progressive, entertaining and we want people to also learn.”
There will be lots on offer this year with some great entertainment, a feature exhibit and new and improved sites.
“We will be having live entertainment at the bar again this year,” Ms West said.
“We will also be having the Racing Pigs which will be so much fun and a big draw card for people.
“The DPI are our feature exhibit this year, which will be great as sometimes it can be a bit daunting about how to get funding.
“I think this is the ideal place where you can go as they will have staff on the ground that you can talk to.
“Go and talk to these guys and let them look at your circumstances, then they can point you in the right direction.”
Another thing to look forward to about this year’s event is the new competitions and the Education Centre.
The Australian National Field Days will be held on Thursday, Friday and Saturday, October 25 to 27.
