Popular with exhibitors and visitors

With the countdown on until the South Island Agricultural Field Days kicking off from 29th March, organisers are feverishly putting the finishing touches to the upgraded Kirwee site to ensure a great experience for all attending.

Supplied by ] SIAFD Organising Committee

Field days committee chairman Hayden Dorman says the field days managed to just dodge the lockdown bullet in 2021, and 2023 promises to see an even bigger turn out of the latest in agricultural equipment, agritech and products.

“With things starting to return to normal, the field days provide an opportunity to really do your homework on what the best purchase decision may be, after some of the challenges in the past couple of years,” Dorman says.

Since 2021 organisers have doubled down smoothing the site’s network of paved roads, establishing a new water supply, and expanding the electricity grid throughout providing reliable, extensive infrastructure to improve exhibitor and attendee’s experience.

Dorman says interest among farmers and contractors on displays this year is heightened because of the difficulty many have had in past years trying to secure gear and equipment due to global shipping issues.

The SIAFD sites easy access, flat contour and central Canterbury location make it equally popular among exhibitors and visitors alike, while the expansive demonstration site is an invaluable addition for contractors and farmers considering investing tens of thousands into new equipment.

“The event is wholly organised and run by volunteers, we all have strong connections to the land either as farmers or contractors, and an appreciation of what is expected when you come along to an event like this, whether to buy or to sell.”

The organisers have worked hard to keep the event focused and relevant for farmers and contractors alike, something Dorman says has been repaid by having a growing core of committed companies that return regularly to the bi-annual event.

The South Island Agricultural Field Days are also supporting a growing number of agritech exhibitors keen to showcase their latest developments, taking advantage of the wide range of crop and pastoral operators throughout the region looking for technology to optimise fertiliser, water, and land use.

Smart farming tech interest has grown with the lift in connectivity many more rural areas are enjoying, as the need to follow the multiple data flows a farm generates also grows.

The field days kick off from March 29, running to March 31. Tickets and other event information are available at www.siafd.co.nz

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