AgSmart News
Jamie Tishler
AgSmart Connect Media Release

Connection and education at the centre of renewed ag innovation event

Registrations now open for AgSmart Connect in Tamworth in March, 2024

There’s a new name and a sharpened focus, but an event that has showcased agricultural technology for the past two years is returning with the same promise of highlighting to the industry the enormous potential and opportunity in the agricultural innovation sector.

Organised by ACM Rural Events, AgSmart Connect is back in Tamworth from March 6 to 7 next year, where it was first staged in 2022, with exhibitor registrations and sponsorship opportunities now open.

AgSmart Connect Media Release
AgSmart News
Jamie Tishler
AgSmart Media Release

Harvesting homegrown potential

AgTech Angels and ACM Rural Events partner to showcase AgTech innovation

ACM Rural Events, the organisers of Australia's largest field days, AgQuip, is proud to announce the inaugural AgSmart Expo, a two-day event dedicated to showcasing the latest advancements and innovations in agricultural technology (AgTech). Set to take place on September 7 at the Bendigo Exhibition Centre, AgSmart Expo not only highlights the exciting developments in AgTech but also marks the launch of ‘Pitch to Paddock’, an AgTech Angel Investor Network (AAIN) chapter startup pitch event.

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AgQuip News
Jamie Tishler
AgQuip Media Release

For the first time, the Inspector–General of Water Compliance (IGWC) will be attending rural Australia’s pinnacle event: AgQuip.

And what a year for the IGWC to attend, celebrating 50 years of agricultural excellence. The Inspector–General, the Honourable Troy Grant says the organisation’s attendance at this year’s event comes at a crucial point in water compliance and enforcement across the Murray–Darling Basin.  

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FarmFest News
Jamie Tishler
FarmFest Media Release

Local business Toowoomba E-Powered Carts provide sales and servicing of new and used Golf Carts as well as supplying parts and accessories.

On site at the 2023 FarmFest, they will be showcasing the newly released D5 Evolution Cart, their new model that is more intelligent, dynamic and self-assured than ever.

FarmFest News
Jamie Tishler
FarmFest Media Release

Elders FarmFest is Queensland’s premier primary industry field days

Elders FarmFest is Queensland’s biggest field days and fastest growing agri-event in Australia

Elders FarmFest field days in 2023 has became the largest event recorded in its history

Elders FarmFest celebrates its 49th anniversary

Elders FarmFest boasts total value of products and services displayed and demonstrated on site is over $203 million dollars

FarmFest Media Release

Record Breaking Crowds, Big Winners all Round – Elders FarmFest 50 Years a Raging Success

Record Breaking Crowds, Big Winners all Round – Elders FarmFest 50 Years a Raging Success

The 50th Year of Elders FarmFest will go down as one of the most successful in the event’s history, as bumper crowds and a record number of exhibitors turned out for bargains, award winning bulls and for one lucky attendee it was a chance to take home a brand new $10,000 lawn mower.

With a number of new attractions this year to wow the crowds there were more than fifty new exhibitors, which attracted 33 percent more farming landowners to attend this year compared with last, while nearly 20 percent more children and students were drawn to The Education Trail than previously attended in 2024.

One of the event’s most popular attractions, The Brahman Feature show, saw over 100 bulls compete across various categories showcasing the importance of the breed to the Australian livestock industry.

Plan your Day! And meet Shane Webcke! FarmFest 50 Years gets underway this Tuesday!

Big bargains, big machines and one of the biggest names in footy will kick off celebrations at Elders FarmFest, as this Tuesday marks the start of 50 years of Queensland’s favourite field day.

To ensure you don’t miss out on free giveaways, free financial advice and sweet treats for the kids, for the first time visitors can download the Map Your Show app by scanning the QR code below for both iOS and Android users.

The app offers a range of user-friendly features that allow everyone to personalise and maximise their time at Elders FarmFest, and who knows where the GPS-enabled map may lead you! Maybe to meet one of the legends of Queensland NRL, with Maroons icon Shane Webcke, who not only played 254 games for the Brisbane Broncos and represented Australia internationally, but is also a loyal visitor to Elders FarmFest and a local farmer. Webcke will be a special guest at the AgSmart Connect pavilion ASO | 12-13 for AgTrader, FarmBuy and Farmers’ Finance where mums and dads can get advice on property and finance, deals on new gear and a chance to spin the lucky prize wheel to win something for the kids.

Looking forward, looking back: Celebrate 50 Years of history as Elders FarmFest showcases the future

Looking forward, looking back: Celebrate 50 Years of history as Elders FarmFest showcases the future

With just two weeks until the celebrations begin, the countdown is on for Queensland’s premier field day marking the 50th Years of Elders FarmFest with the return of our longest-running exhibitors, new feature shows and the unveiling of a brand new technology alley at Toowoomba, June 3-5.

As bush legend Slim Dusty once sang, “Looking forward, looking back, we’ve come a long way down the track”, this year’s event will recognise humble beginnings in 1975 that have seen FarmFest grow year upon year to be one of the most successful field days on Australia’s farming calendar.

Back in those early years, FarmFest was held at the same time as the famous Toowoomba Carnival of Flowers in September, but changed to the June date in the mid '90s. The idea was born from what was known as the Queensland Farmer's Festival, which was held at Coolabah, the property of Mr D.A. Loveday at Biddeston, about 20 kilometres from the Toowoomba post office.  

Tickets now on sale, celebrating 50 years of FarmFest plus win a $10k lucky door prize!

Tickets now on sale, celebrating 50 years of FarmFest plus win a $10k lucky door prize!

Elders FarmFest returns to Toowoomba 3-5 June to celebrate its 50th Year, and with tickets on sale from today – 15 April 2025 - one visitor will win an awesome lucky door prize – a Kubota Z200 42-inch zero-turn mower valued at $10K courtesy of Black Truck and Ag.

To secure a chance of winning, visitors need to buy their discounted tickets online at www.farmfest.com.au, saving an extra $5 off the full door price and locking in their experience at Queensland’s largest and most influential agricultural field day.

Big equipment draws large crowds to Aon AgQuip 2024, proving interest still strong in agri-field days

Big equipment draws large crowds to Aon AgQuip 2024, proving interest still strong in agri-field days

ACM Agri Events wraps up the agri-event calendar with new dates announced for 2025

Aon AgQuip 2024 has wrapped for another year, with tens of thousands of visitors passing through the gates and exhibitors receiving good interest across a range of products and services.

NSW Premier, The Hon Chris Minns MP, and NSW Minister for Agriculture The Hon Tara Moriarty MP, joined the field day celebrations on Thursday, visiting some of the more than 2500 exhibitors at the 2024 event, meeting many attendees who stopped to say ‘hello’ and even enjoying one of AgQuip’s famous steak sandwiches, cooked by Calrossy Anglican School students volunteering on the Shorthorn breeders’ stand.

Aon AgQuip to welcome NSW Premier Chris Minns

Aon AgQuip to welcome NSW Premier Chris Minns

Premier acknowledges critical role of ag with visit to nation’s biggest field day where tech innovation will be centre stage

NSW Premier, The Hon Chris Minns MP, will be among the thousands visiting Aon AgQuip 2024 at Gunnedah, taking a particular interest in the new AgSmart Connect Hub where tech excellence and innovation will take centre stage.

Event organisers ACM Agri are pleased to host the Premier, who will be joined by NSW Minister for Agriculture Tara Moriarty, said he was proud of the state’s strong farming history, and was looking forward to another visit to Australia’s largest field day.

“Thank you to the many farmers for being the backbone of this state and beyond. It’s an exciting time to be in primary industries and AgQuip is a wonderful way to celebrate it,” Mr Minns said.

Aon AgQuip 2024 on track to be biggest in event’s 51-year history

Aon AgQuip 2024 on track to be biggest in event’s 51-year history

Product launches, demos, speakers, giveaways to keep crowds busy

Visitors are getting in early to secure their tickets for this year’s Aon AgQuip and exhibitors are making final plans for their sites, with a broad range of activities, attractions, launches and seminars on the schedule for the 2024 event.

Ticket sales have been strong since going on sale earlier this month, and exhibitor sites are now at capacity with more than 2500 businesses to be present over the three days. The AgSmart Connect Hub, highlighting the latest start-ups and agtech innovations, is also taking shape with more than 50 exhibitors confirmed, along with almost a dozen presentations as part of the AgSmart Talks.

Aon returns as major sponsor of AgQuip 2024 with new agtech ‘Hub’ promising to be a highlight for visitors

Aon returns as major sponsor of AgQuip 2024 with new agtech ‘Hub’ promising to be a highlight for visitors

Tickets are now on sale for Aon AgQuip, Australia’s largest field days event, as organisers finalise exhibitor sites and prepare to throw open the gates on August 20.

Aon AgQuip is in its 51st year, after golden anniversary celebrations last year, and runs from August 20 to 22 at its purpose-built site just outside Gunnedah, in NSW’s North West.

Tickets will be available online from July 11 and those who purchase in advance online will enjoy a 30 percent discount off the door price.

Aon is back as the event’s naming rights sponsor for another year, along with over 800 individual exhibitors showcasing more than 2500 brands, including many of the world's biggest names in agriculture.

AgSmart Connect Media Release

AgSmart Connect Media Release

Industry leaders will drill down on agtech’s hottest topics at the upcoming AgSmart Connect event.

The seminar schedule for the two-day event has now been released featuring a wealth of industry knowledge and experience.

As well as the seminar sessions, a range of industry-leading exhibitors will be on hand to discuss the latest in agtech, including the Farms of the Future Hub hosting companies such as Field Solutions Group, Farmbot, and Sentek Technologies.

AgSmart Connect Media Release

AgSmart Connect Media Release

New research into ag-tech uptake by farmers to be unveiled at AgSmart Connect in March

DPI’s Farms of the Future comes on board as sponsor of ACM Agri project

An exciting new research project around the adoption of agricultural innovation by Australian farmers will be unveiled at this year’s AgSmart Connect event in Tamworth from March 6-7.

An educational seminar-led exhibition of the latest in agricultural and agro-industrial products, services and technology nationally, AgSmart Connect is being staged by ACM (Australian Community Media) Rural Events, with dozens of exhibitors already confirming their attendance.

AgSmart Connect Media Release

AgSmart Connect Media Release

AgSmart Connect announces partnership primed to harvest best of homegrown start-up potential

‘Angel’ investor network encouraging ‘best and brightest’ in AgTech, innovation

The next generation of ag-tech innovators is a key focus of AgSmart Connect 2024, and a newly-announced partnership is intent on showcasing a raft of new entrepreneurs committed to driving ongoing productivity and efficiencies across the ag industry

FarmFest Media Release

FarmFest Media Release

Elders return as sponsor of Queensland’s largest field day

FarmFest continues to grow, with expansion of AgTech including new ‘AgSmart Connect Hub’

Planning is underway for Queensland’s largest – and arguably Australia’s fastest-growing agricultural field days with FarmFest 2024 confirmed for June 4 to 6 next year.

Elders has confirmed they are returning as the event’s naming rights sponsor for another three years, contributing to the momentum behind the Toowoomba-based agricultural showcase.

Elders FarmFest has been showcasing the latest in agricultural products and services for the past 48 years, with more than 2000 companies and organisations coming together on the purpose-built site at Kingsthorpe, just outside Toowoomba.

AgSmart Connect Media Release

AgSmart Connect Media Release

Connection and education at the centre of renewed ag innovation event

Registrations now open for AgSmart Connect in Tamworth in March, 2024

There’s a new name and a sharpened focus, but an event that has showcased agricultural technology for the past two years is returning with the same promise of highlighting to the industry the enormous potential and opportunity in the agricultural innovation sector.

Organised by ACM Rural Events, AgSmart Connect is back in Tamworth from March 6 to 7 next year, where it was first staged in 2022, with exhibitor registrations and sponsorship opportunities now open.

AgSmart Media Release

AgSmart Media Release

Datamars Livestock is pleased to announce its presence at AgSmart 2023, scheduled to take place on September 7th and 8th at site AS/25 in Bendigo, Victoria.

Imagine a world where livestock management is efficient, seamless, and highly effective. At Datamars Livestock, we are revolutionising livestock management through our cutting-edge data-driven solutions. Our innovative technologies empower farmers and ranchers to optimise their operations, enhance animal welfare, and maximise profitability.

With our advanced livestock identification systems, including RFID tags and readers, you can easily track and monitor individual animals throughout their lifecycle. This enables you to gather invaluable data on their health, growth, and performance, enabling you to make informed decisions that improve productivity and mitigate risks.

AgSmart Media Release

AgSmart Media Release

PAIRTREE PIPES - Allowing Farmers to CONNECT to the Future

Come and catch up on the latest in innovation and data sharing at AS/40 at AgSmart, Bendigo.

80% of farmers have between 5 - 10 Agtech apps and digital Ag services, that they utilise in their farming operations. Most are overwhelmed and frustrated with the consideration of adopting new services.

On the other side of the coin more and more Agtech is being created to make data collection, measurement, monitoring and operational insights easier; or to prove eligibility for the new programs and compliance tools.

The great thing is, that farmers are getting more choice and flexibility for services that suit their operation. The bad thing is that there will be more ‘double entering’ and setup for each new service that farmers are wishing to invest in.

AgSmart Media Release

AgSmart Media Release

Turn your planter into a precision speed machine

LEADING provider of precision agriculture technology, Ag Leader, claims its new SeedCommand® precision planting system delivers accurate singulation, spacing and depth in all operating conditions and at speeds from 2 km/h to 19 km/h.

Suitable for retrofitting to most makes and models of box hopper and bulk-fill row crop planters, the system comprises SureSpeed® metering and delivery system, SureForce® hydraulic downforce control, SureDrive® electric drives and SureStop® electric row clutches.

The latest offering in Ag Leader’s portfolio of precision planting, spreading and spraying technology, the system will be displayed on the Ag Leader site (AS/36) at this week’s AgSmart Expo in Bendigo.

AgSmart Media Release

AgSmart Media Release

Individual nozzle control hits the right spot

PRECISION agriculture specialist, Ag Leader, has added to its growing range of integrated application solutions with the release of the RightSpot spraying system.

The latest offering in Ag Leader’s portfolio of precision planting, spreading and spraying technology, RightSpot controls up to 144 nozzles individually for more consistent and accurate coverage over a range of operating speeds.

AgSmart Media Release

AgSmart Media Release

The AgSmart Expo is just days away, and the event organisers, ACM Rural Events, are busy helping the huge range of exhibitors set up for this special two-day event to be held at the Bendigo Exhibition Centre on September 7 and 8.

With technology rapidly changing and advancing, AgSmart gives primary producers a chance to see the latest developments in agricultural practices firsthand. Visitors can speak directly to exhibitors and learn about new technology in farming applications, farm machinery and equipment. The event includes a schedule of seminars and live demonstrations to give farmers a real opportunity to engage and learn.