Fieldays 2011 by Ashburton Guardian

Read inside to find out why there are more than 100 reasons for all South Island farmers to go to the largest field days in New Zealand

Fieldays 2011 Mystery Creek, Hamilton 15 - 18 June, 2011

Invest in your farming future by viewing the latest rural products and services on the market Being there is priceless

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Southern Hemisphere's largest agribusiness exhibition

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Breaking Barriers this Fieldays The New Zealand Agriculture fieldays theme for 2011,Breaking Barriers to Productivity encompasses the daily challenges the agricultural industry encounters and endeavours to discover solutions to the issues which hinder productivity. The theme will strive to resolve the concerns that impede productivity on the farm. Through implementing or improving groundbreaking initiatives including brand awareness, productivity can be enhanced. It has also been suggested that trade can assist in conquering issues faced in the industry and encourages effective farming to deliver premium products to the globe. The purpose of a Fieldays premier

feature, is to highlight an important topic of relevance to the rural industry; forming a primary theme for our annual event. In recent years premier features at Fieldays have emphasised topics such as innovation, sScience, traceability, the business of breeding, people on farms, energy efficient farming, Landcare, information technology and electronics. The New Zealand Agricultural Fieldays is the ultimate connection to New Zealand agribusiness. Into its 43rd year; Fieldays is held over four days each June attracting on average 120,000 to 130,000 visitors from throughout New Zealand and the world. Set on 40 hectares of exhibition and demonstration space at Mystery Creek

Events Centre, Fieldays is the largest agribusiness exhibition in the Southern Hemisphere. Fieldays is a staple event in the farming calendar. Farmers invest time off the farm to see what developments the market can offer to improve on farm productivity. Boasting around 1000 exhibitors on 1400 sites. Leading the world in pastoral farming practice, New Zealand is renowned for pioneering efficient methods of farming. This year’s premier feature Breaking Barriers to Productivity aims to provide solutions to obstacles that stifle productivity in the farming sector. It focuses on overcoming key concerns farmers face on the path to achieving maximum output.

Fieldays Facts • • • • • • •

Fieldays was first conceptualised in 1968 by a group of local Waikato men Fieldays was first held at Te Rapa Racecourse in 1969 with a budget of $10,500 The first Fieldays event attracted an estimated 15,000 people The event was moved to the land known as Mystery Creek in 1971 Today Fieldays attracts visitors from an average of 38 countries The 40th Fieldays in 2008 attracted a record 131,000 people over 4 days The Mystery Creek Pavilion and Mystery Creek Events Centre were created in 1995

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New tools greatly improve irrigation management Johnny Fraser, of Otane, has mixed crops under the centre pivot with different water requirements. Fraser estimates Precision VRI has resulted in one-third less water usage. “It’s basically saving me 30 percent on costs since I don’t have to pump as much water.” Lindsay, an international irrigation leader, announces three exciting new products to be showcased on the Precision Irrigation (Lindsay International) site at the NZ National Agricultural Feildays, Mystery Creek, June 15th-18th, 2011. The new irrigation advancements include centre-pivot control via mobile phone, web-based control and low cost small paddock irrigation. FieldNET Mobile—pivot control for smartphones.

FieldNET Mobile allows growers to fully control and monitor their irrigation pivots anywhere through the convenience of smartphones (compatible with iPhone®, BlackBerry® and Android technology). With the addition of FieldNET Mobile, growers can view the current status of all their pivots, receive system alerts, arrange pivots by predefined groups, view water usage reports and receive a history of pivot runtimes. FieldNET Mobile is available as an upgrade in all areas serviced by FieldNET.

Precision Vri – Full Variable rate irrigation For unlimited Flexibility Zimmatic® by Lindsay Precision VRI technology allows you to apply the right amount of water to your paddock, maximising yields and profitability. Each sprinkler is programmed to turn on/off or pulse at a customised rate, depending on crop, terrain or obstacle.

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Individual sprinkler or zone control Paddock-proven pulsing technology Conserves water and uses less energy Simple map-based software provides complete control • Works on most makes and models of centre pivot and lateral systems

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FieldNET PRO with GPS Position – a Webbased irrigation controller designed for existing pivots with mechanical panels. FieldNET PRO combines GPS positioning and wireless communication to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of existing center pivots. Growers who install FieldNET PRO gain remote monitoring control, even on mechanical panels. “By retrofitting an existing pivot with FieldNET PRO, a grower will be able to manage it using the FieldNET Wireless Irrigation Network,” says Richard Hall, Lindsay Australasia. “The controller is easy to install, and the added convenience and efficiency can result in significant savings on water, labour and energy.” Additional product features include water rate adjustments, end-gun control and shutdown alerts, as well as smartphone access with FieldNET Mobile. FieldNET PRO is compatible with most brands of panels. Zimmatic by Lindsay Small-Field Pivot—designed to irrigate smaller fields up to 24 hectares. With a crop clearance of 3.2 meters, the Zimmatic Small-Field Pivot features a smaller diameter pipeline of 11.4 centimeters, 11-gauge pipe and tower joints, and 12.7-centimeter pivot point.

“The smaller pipeline diameter and lighter components make this a compact, high-strength irrigation system,” says Richard Hall, Lindsay Australasia. “At a lower cost per hectare, the Zimmatic Small-Field Pivot is designed by Lindsay engineers to help growers maximise coverage while minimising cost.” Alongside these new products will be a feature Precision VRI demonstration running. Farmers can use Precision VRI technology to define custom irrigation zones with easy-to-use farm mapping software. Individual sprinkler heads on the irrigation system can then be programmed to turn on or off or pulse at a customised rate depending on crop, terrain or obstacles in the paddock. Precision VRI is designed to save water and energy by allowing growers to apply the right amount of water based on the unique characteristics of their paddocks. For more information about the any of the products mentioned or other Lindsay irrigation solutions available contact your local Zimmatic dealer or visit the Precision Irrigation (Lindsay International) site at the NZ National Feildays, Mystery Creek , June 15th18th, 2011, site D55.

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How to get to Fieldays Tickets Tickets can be purchased online from end of March at www.streamticketing. co.nz , at regional i-sites and at the gate during Fieldays. Pricing and further information can be found here.

of Fieldays for over 40 years, Mystery Creek Events Centre is located right in the heart of the Waikato, adjacent to Hamilton International Airport, close to State Highways 1 and 3; and just ten minutes from Hamilton, Te Awamutu and Cambridge. Hamilton is within a Location 1.5 hour drive from Auckland, Tauranga The National Agricultural Fieldays is and Rotorua, making Mystery Creek held at Mystery Creek Events Centre, an ideal location for companies to 125 Mystery Creek Road, Hamilton, in meet ‘in the middle’. There are several the North Island of New Zealand. Use accommodation options available the handy driving directions tool below 3/5/04 within five2:32 minutes PM from the Mystery NZ37871-Ocean Organics Page 1 to map your route to Fieldays.Home Creek Events Centre. As well as multiple

road access, Mystery Creek features a helipad for air access and a jetty for access from Waikato River. Accommodation Accommodation is highly sought during Fieldays week. Book early to ensure you secure suitable accommodation. Your options are not limited to Hamilton, surrounding towns like Cambridge, Te Awamutu, Huntly, Matamata, Morrinsville and Rotorua, to name a few, are excellent places to base yourself while visiting

Fieldays. For accommodation options and information through the Hamilton City Council managed site www. visithamilton.co.nz or check out the region’s local i-sites for information on all towns in the Waikato, Waipa and surrounding districts. Another useful site to source information is www.hamiltonwaikato.com. For accommodation in Cambridge and the Karapiro regions visit www. accommodationcambridge.co.nz for accommodation, events, information and business on-line directory.

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Key

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Covered Sites Premier Feature Fieldays HQ Exhibition Info Centres Tiered Seating Toilets Parents Room Food Sites Coffee Stand

WAIKATO RIVER EQUIDAYS EQUINE AREA

DEMONSTRATION AREA

Archways Recycling Station Missing Persons ANZ cash-out facility

Rural Living Area Rural Living outdoor area site numbers all begin with R followed by the number as indicated on the site map.

FENCING AREA

Services Building M Road

River Lane

L Road

Livestock Alley

Bank

JETTY

AgriSea Arch

A Street

Pharmacy

4 B Street

M Road

C Street

VILLAGE GREEN

HYUNDAI MOTORS NZ LTD

Bridge

LOGGING SKILLS AREA K Road

Lake

Link Road

M Road

Lake

F Street

tag

J Road

Heri

rail ry T

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ach

Vintage Tractor Display Fonterra Arch

The University of Waikato Arch

N Road

BAR

E Street

Inno vatio n Lane

GATE 0

TRACTOR PULL AREA

GATE 4

E Street

FUNCTION CENTRE Hamilton Party Hire Restaurant

EXHIBITOR ONLY

AG ART WEAR

4 PEDESTRIAN

Rimu Street

TANK PUMP HOUSE

STAGE

FIELDAYS HQ

E Street

GATE 1

ANZ Arch

D Street

Bank Road

M Road

K Road

DuPont Lane

E Street

PEDESTRIAN

Totara Road

GALLAGHER BUILDING

D Street

Kauri Street

ANZ BUILDING

SERVICE ALLEY

N Road

J Road

I Road

D Street

Kauri Street

O Road

L Road

Gallagher Arch

C Street

FIELDAYS INNOVATION CENTRE

EXCAVATOR AREA

HELIPAD

GATE 7

B Street

PEDESTRIAN

C Street

Police

The Event Shop

DEMONSTRATION AREA

First Aid Parents Room

G Street

Heritage Village

H Street

K Road

H Street

3 PEDESTRIAN

GATE 3

H Street

9 2

Disabled Parking COURIER

Certified Builders Courier Hut

EXHIBITOR

GATE 2

DISABLED PARKING

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