Crowds flock to rural showcase
Thousands of visitors passed through the gates at Mystery Creek as Fieldays officially got under way on June 10.
The Southern Hemisphere’s largest agricultural event is being held over four consecutive days and promises “innovation, connection and celebration”, bringing together leaders from across New Zealand’s primary industries, government, iwi, business and rural communities.
A number of marques and automotive companies have sites at Fieldays and are taking the chance to showcase their vehicles and innovations to the public.
Graeme Austin, New Zealand National Fieldays Society president, says the strong turnout and sense of optimism on opening day reflected the importance of Fieldays as a gathering place for the sector.
“Fieldays is a place where innovation, primary industries, community, business, rural and urban alike and the future of New Zealand come together,” he adds.
“It is a gathering place. It is a place where farmers, growers, innovators, researchers, businesses, and families come together to share ideas, celebrate achievement, and look ahead to what is possible.”
The event has attracted more than 1,100 exhibitors this year, with visitors able to enjoy live demonstrations and interactive experiences showcasing the latest advances in agri-technology, products and services, and rural enterprise.
