A serendipitous auction purchase has not only helped assist rural producers in times of need but also ensured the grounds of the vast Elders FarmFest site will remain in tip-top shape. 

Jack Paff knows tractors. With five of them already under his belt, he can tell the difference between a machine that works and a salesman who talks.

So when he headed to Elders FarmFest last year, he wasn't looking for a flashy sales pitch, he was after a tractor that would perform at his Muirlea property and a dealer who knew what they were talking about.

Offsider Ag at Elders FarmFest: Crush proves easy to use on farm

Ross Gersekowski and his wife Heather say they are still impressed with their cattle crush after purchasing it from Offsider Ag at Elders FarmFest last year.

Livestock Demo

More milk and better beef will be underlying themes of a livestock demonstration at Elders FarmFest 2026 using Traditional Simmental and Fleckvieh cattle.

Feature Breed FarmFest 2026

As the official feature breed of Elders FarmFest 2026, the Traditional Simmental and Fleckvieh is taking centre stage.

Eyes to the sky for drone exhibition…

The increasingly familiar hum and buzz of drones will fill the air at Elders FarmFest this year. A dedicated drone demonstration area will provide a window into what these devices are capable of. Supported by some of Australia's leading agricultural drone companies, the area (located on the AA row) will showcase the latest innovations in drone technology and its role in the future of agriculture.

Fleckvieh Cattle - Dual Purpose Presentation

Karyn Cassar and Carissa Wolfe, both qualified trainers and assessors, have presented introductions and training for the beef and dairy industries, across every age-group and experience, for more than 20 years.  They co-own and -manage Benmar Farm Pty Ltd which has included a dairy, stud and commercial beef, agri-tourism, and on-farm training.

TICKETS GO ON SALE FOR FARMFEST 2026 : The zero-turn mower giveaway is back!

The “big daddy” of Queensland agricultural field days, FarmFest, is once again ready to bring the farming sector together on June 2 to 4, 2026 in Toowoomba.

Elders headline sponsor, Drone demonstration area, Lions club support of FarmFest

It is wonderful to once again have Elders as the headline sponsor of FarmFest 2026. The Elders story began in 1839 and today their diverse business operations cover rural products and services, financial services, real estate, insurance and more, across a network that reaches every corner of Australia.