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Events calendar
Here are upcoming
Field Day and
agricultural events for 2021. Information was current as of going to press
Ag-Grow Field Days – Emerald
Ag-Grow dates back to 1989, servicing central Queensland with some of the best in the agriculture and mining sectors. Attracting over 1,500 companies and crowds in excess of 28,000 visitors Ag-Grow is more than a field day – it is a complete marketing package. WHEN: June 24-26, 2021 MORE INFO: www.aggrow.com.au
Mudgee Small Farm Field Days –Mudgee
The Mudgee Small Farm Field Days has been running for over 40 years and attracts approximately 20,000 people per year. With the mission to inform, educate and connect rural people with information and solution providers there are free demonstrations and talks along with commercial stalls, live music and activities to suit the whole family. WHEN: July 9-10, 2021 MORE INFO: mudgeefielddays.com.au
Katherine Show and Rodeo – Katherine
The biggest community event in the region, the Katherine Show is a must for all. Two days packed full of events such as showrides, amusements, Campdraft, rodeo and equestrian events. The best work from the community is displayed in the pavilions. For the animal lovers there is plenty to see with poultry entries, chook auction, cattle show and pets. WHEN: July 16-17, 2021 MORE INFO: www.katherineshow.org.au
Australian Sheep & Wool Show – Bendigo
The Australian Sheep and Wool Show is your one stop shop for all things sheep. More than 2,700 sheep and 30,000 people assemble in Bendigo for three days in July for largest show of its type in the world. WHEN: July 16-18, 2021 MORE INFO: www.sheepshow.com/default.asp?_=Home
Royal Darwin Show – Darwin
With the aim of promoting, encouraging and assisting the development of primary industry, commercial, cultural activities, mining and industrial resources of the Northern Territory, the Royal Darwin Show has livestock, a horticultural pavilion, food, entertainment and a carnival. WHEN: July 22-24, 2021 MORE INFO: darwinshow.com.au
Sheep Connect – Hamilton
Sheepvention Rural Expo has been replaced this year with Sheep Connect 2021 due to COVID-19 restrictions. Along with trade exhibitors, Sheep Connect will include a one-day conference on the Monday and a ram sale on the Tuesday. WHEN: August 2-3, 2021 MORE INFO: www.hamiltonshowgrounds.com.au/?page_id=300
Mallee Machinery Field Days – Speed
Mallee Machinery Field Days brings together more than 8,500 visitors, and 350 exhibitors, with an estimated $100 million worth of equipment and machinery on site. Held on the first Thursday of August and preceding Wednesday every year. WHEN: August 4-5, 2021 MORE INFO: www.mmfd.com.au
Mingenew Lions Midwest Expo – Mingenew
The largest agricultural field day in Western Australia’s Mid West, this expo aims to providing a venue for businesses to exhibit to the area’s regional and remote communities. It showcases the future of farming and agricultural technologies and plays host to some of the biggest names in the industry, providing an exciting insight into what the agricultural sector has to offer and highlighting the technologies of tomorrow. WHEN: August 11-12, 2021 MORE INFO: www.mmwe.com.au
AgQuip Field Days – Gunnedah
Arguably one of the biggest field days on the Australian calendar, AgQuip has been supporting the agriculture world from its permanent, purpose-built site just outside of Gunnedah, NSW, since 1973. Attracting more than 100,000 visitors each year and showcasing over 3,000 products, this is a much anticipated event for both exhibitors and attendees alike. WHEN: August 17-19, 2021 MORE INFO: acmruralevents.com.au/agquip/home/
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Delmade shows off additions to its tip trailer range at an Agfest like no other
Above: Delmade trailers come in a range of sizes, from 3.1m x 2.1m deck size to the largest at 4.8m x 2.5m Above right: Delmade trailers have removable sides and tailgate Tasmanian equipment manufacturer and distributor Delmade released its extended range of heavy-duty tip trailers at agricultural event Agfest, while also showcasing products from Maschio Gaspardo for the first time at an Agfest. Agfest, which is Tasmania’s biggest agricultural field day event, returned to Carrick, outside Launceston, after an absence last year due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Held over four days in early May, ticket sales were capped at 10,000 per day and sold out in the weeks leading up to event, leaving many regular and would-be attendees unable to go. A virtual ‘Agfest in the Cloud’ event was held the following week, which attracted more than 110,000 page views. Event chairman Ethan Williams acknowledged the “hard yards” put in by the Rural Youth Tasmania team in organising the event. “We’re really happy to have Agfest back out here this year,” he says. “It’s been great that the exhibitors and patrons have got behind us and we’re so very thankful for them to come out and support us. We can’t wait to be back here in 2022.” Delmade’s range of tip trailers includes six sizes and weight capacities of between two and 12 tonnes. Made in Tasmania, they feature removable sides and tailgate, and are designed to be tough and durable. The smallest trailer has a 3.1m x 2.1m deck size, 850kg weight and two-tonne rating while the largest, weighing in at 3.6 tonnes, is capable of holding 12 tonnes on the 4.8m x 2.5m deck. Other features of the Delmade trailers include tie rails, large flotation tyres and a 6mm steel floor. Among the products from Italian manufacturer Maschio Gaspardo, shown for the first time at an Agfest by Delmade, was a Gigante series pneumatic seed drill. It is available in two sizes, the 400-ED and 600-ED. The 600-ED has a working width of 6.09cm compared to 3.78cm on the 400-ED, a total capacity of 3,410 litres compared to 2,840 litres and heavier overall weight of 7,200kg when empty, compared to 4,505kg.
Left: Queensland’s Elisha Parker is among the nominees for the AgriFutures Rural Women’s Awards
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Finalists have been named in the 2020 AgriFutures Rural Women’s Awards, recognising business leadership among rural women
Seven rural women will vie for a $10,000 prize and the title of national winner at the AgriFutures Rural Women’s Awards, to be announced at a gala dinner at Parliament House in Canberra this August. AgriFutures Australia is the trading name of the Rural Industries Research & Development Corporation, a federal government body, and these awards are to name the 2020 winner. The winner will receive a $10,000 bursary, while a $5,000 bursary will go to the national runner-up. Among the seven finalists is Amy Kirke, of the Northern Territory, a trained marine biologist and PhD candidate whose Totally Territory Science Roadshow program brings sustainable fisheries and science education to schools in remote communities. Western Australian Cara Peek chairs Saltwater Country, which works to empower Indigenous people and build on the legacy of strength and resilience of Aboriginal stockmen and women. Saltwater Country runs the Saltwater Academy, which allows students to train in their own communities, learning everything from horsemanship to agribusiness and event management. Cressida Cains, representing New South Wales and the Australian Capital Territory, builds on her experience as the owner of Pecora Dairy to run a not-for-profit digital platform and support hub Dairy Cocoon, which aims to give family-run dairies the skills and tools to create their own branded products and thus not rely on selling commodity milk to big producers. Queensland’s Elisha Parker co-founded the website cattlesales.com.au, a specialised online advertising platform that helped the cattle sales industry to remain strong while the traditional open sale yards could not occur during the pandemic. A handy search function, notifications when cattle suitable for a farmer’s requirements become available and easy social media search functions help boost the site’s long-term viability. Karen Brock, from Tasmania, uses plant tissue culture science to develop genetic improvements, including faster harvest times and improved food security, in everything from cut flowers and strawberries to garlic and essential oils. She also hopes her work could help apple growers rebuild after the 2020 bushfires through rootstock genetics. Victorian winner Kelly Barnes is developing working dog training programs in rural communities to combat social isolation and boost mental wellbeing. And South Australian winner Stephanie Schmidt has used her background as a clinical psychologist, farmer, wife and mother, to develop the ActForAg pilot program, which has used Zoom to offer strength and resilience building strategies for farmers. While unable to hold face-to-face sessions initially due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the online nature of ActForAg allowed Schmidt to reach a broader geographical area online and further expansion is part of her overall plan.
LP Series
Introducing the LP8000, 8 meter or 6 meter width Land Plane, twin mast independent for lift precision, dragging capabilities of approximately 5 cubic meters.
DG Series
The DG Series is currently being manufactured in 3.6m or 4.2m width Drag Grader has independent lift for laser precision. Dragging capabilities of approximately 3.5-4.5 cubic meters
Bale Bull Round
The BBR maintains a strong robust design capable of handling the heaviest bales. This machine is capable of carrying two bales and feeds on both sides. It is one of the only machines in the market that is able to feed the toughest of silage bales
HDE Ejector
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Leopard Ejector
HDB Bucket
LB Bucket
Bale Bull Square
Features an adjustable moving arm for feed out control and on road transport, capable of carring two bales.
