Friday, March 29, 2024

Sun shines on field days

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A wet start to the South Island Agricultural Field Days made for a sea of mud that challenged organisers and exhibitors alike.
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But by Thursday afternoon the cloud departed and sun shone over the 80 hectare Kirwee site hosting the biggest agricultural demonstration field days in New Zealand.

“Things didn’t quite go to plan with the rain and mud surely making set-up difficult for everyone but we got through that and the sun did come,” chairman Rodney Hadfield said.

A record 600 exhibitors took part over the three days with more than 30,000 people passing through the gates.

Machinery demonstrations featuring beet harvesters, maize choppers and a full range of balers and cultivation equipment saw up to100 agricultural implements put through their paces each day while a new lifestyle section attracted good interest, Hadfield said.

The AgInnovation award was won by Taege Engineering for its new power disc system while the best large site was won by Alpine Buildings NZ and the best small site winner was Sudeley Angus, Richon-Beechwood Herefords, Silverstream Charolais.

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