On behalf of the Wimmera Machinery Field Days committee and staff, I hope you have an enjoyable and productive time attending this year’s showcase.

Our Tuesday twilight event will return for a second year, and this year will include a tractor pull with Wimmera football teams testing their strength. 

We have developed an Ag Futures pavilion with seminars presenting modern technology and digital farming available to the agricultural industry. 

Our event will conclude this year with a machinery auction on the Thursday.

Hosted by Elders, it will give exhibitors an opportunity to auction their stock.

The 2019 season and recent harvest has been quite favourable for the agriculture sector in the Wimmera-Mallee region, unlike our northern neighbours.  A lot of grain and hay was produced in Victoria which is supplying New South Wales and Queensland. 

Considering the Wimmera-Mallee only received average rainfall, farmers were able to produce average to above average crops. 

This shows modern farming practices and technology is responding to a variable climate.

Our three-day event presents a site for exhibitors to showcase latest farming innovations and technology, from not only Australia, but from around the globe. 

However, our event is not limited to this, as we also have other areas including finance, industries that support agriculture, lifestyle and merchandise just to name a few. 

This all adds up to a great day to socialise with family and friends.

The committee, staff and their families are a dedicated, passionate team who work tirelessly throughout the year to improve facilities for not only this event but also other events on this site throughout the year under the banner of the Wimmera Events Centre.

As well as the committee, there are many volunteers and community organisations that play a vital part in running this event. I sincerely thank them for their contribution.

We appreciate all our exhibitors and sponsors for their support again this year – without them we would not have such a successful event. 

The Field Days also helps nurture our younger generation of agriculture and regional industry that contribute to our economy.

Once again, on behalf of the Wimmera Machinery Field Days committee and staff, I welcome you to this year’s Field Days and hope that you enjoy your visit.

Safe travelling home and a profitable season ahead.

Chris Bartlett

President, 

Wimmera Machinery Field Days

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