RDO and FarmFest Join Forces to Support Rural Aid
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.
Engage Ag at Elders FarmFest: Jack finds perfect tractor with no 'BS'
Engage Ag at Elders FarmFest: Jack finds perfect tractor with no ‘BS’
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
Livestock Demo
Dual-purpose breed featured
NEW DRONE DEMO AREA!
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
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!
Elders headline sponsor, Drone demonstration area, Lions club support of FarmFest
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.
AgQuip Update: Headline Sponsor, AgQuip App, Applications Open
AgQuip is very excited to announce GWM Australia as the Headline Sponsor for 2026. GWM is a manufacturer known for producing advanced technology, and offering great value across the range. GWM’s Tank Plug-in Hybrid, and Cannon ranges, both offering Hybrid intelligent 4WD, are particularly designed to handle serious workhorse business to suit rural Australia’s tough conditions.
FarmFest Feed: Education Partner, Strong Interest from Returning Exhibitors...
FarmFest Feed: Education Partner, Strong Interest from Returning Exhibitors...
FarmFest is very excited to announce the University of New England (UNE) as the inaugural education partner for 2026. For over 70 years UNE has been delivering both on-campus and distance higher education to regional Australia. Bryn Griffiths, Director of Future Students and Engagement said, “UNE is excited to announce this partnership as we are committed to preparing and supporting individuals, communities, and research partners to deliver regional and rural success both in Australia and around the world. Our Alumni are the regional
FarmFest Feed: Merry Christmas and Happy New Year
FarmFest Feed: Feature Breed Announced, Event Feedback, Applications Open
FarmFest Feed: Feature Breed Announced, Event Feedback, Applications Open
We are very excited to announce the feature breed at FarmFest ‘26 is the Traditional Simmental Fleckvieh. Originally from Switzerland and with over 40 million head worldwide, this dual purpose breed came to Australia over fifty years ago.
AgQuip 2025 shines with almost 45,000 visitors soaking up new attractions
2025’s AgQuip by AgTrader may have been a little soggy, but as the rain tumbled down at Gunnedah, 44,193 visitors soaked up a range of new attractions with the AgTrader Tractor Games sponsored by Kia proving a smash hit, University of New England’s career panels proved popular with aspiring agriculture students and exhibitors reporting positive results from the event.
AgQuip 2025 kicks off with a cracking good time for everyone!
Holy hay bales! AgQuip 2025 has it all - the best in Agtech, Ag Education and Tractor Games
AgQuip 2025, sponsored by AgTrader, is shaping up to be a feast for farmers, families and the future bright minds who will lead Australia’s agriculture industry with a host of new machinery demos, the first ever Tractor Games, and expert career panels for students
AgQuip has always been about connection, bringing producers, industry, and now students together to explore what’s next for agriculture, which is why this year’s partnership with the University of New England (UNE) will see daily speaker panels for secondary school students, highlighting the breadth of careers in agriculture; from on-farm roles to agtech, education, research, and agribusiness.
Game On! New Tractor Games LIVE to headline attractions at AgQuip, sponsored by AgTrader
Tickets are now on sale for 52nd annual AgQuip field day with several new attractions, including the Tractor Games LIVE show, expanded GRDC Alley and new Local to the Plains precinct when gates open at Gunnedah on August 19.
AgQuip, sponsored by AgTrader, will feature over 800 individual exhibitors, showcasing more than 2,500 brands, including many of the world's biggest names in agriculture, over three action-packed days from August 19 to 21.
