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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Education Partner
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
leaders across our country and globally and we continue to be proud of the graduates we produce who choose to live and work in, and contribute to the social and economic sustainability of Regional Australia. We look forward to connecting with them, our existing students and future students at FarmFest 2026”.
Strong Interest from Returning Exhibitors
Having launched applications to exhibit at FarmFest 2026 in late November, we have received over 500 applications, including over 70 applications from new exhibitors, with over 50% of the site already allocated. This overwhelmingly positive response is proof that companies who want to showcase their products and services to the Queensland farming community recognise that FarmFest is the must attend event. Further information regarding new products and exhibitors will be featured in upcoming newsletters.
If you want to find out more about exhibiting at Elders FarmFest click on this link to view the propsectus. For new exhibitors wanting to apply for a site please complete the application here. Please note, applications close this Friday the 6th February for returning exhibitors.
Introducing Gaby
A wonderful addition to the FarmFest team is the appointment of Gabriella James (Gaby) in the Commercial Managers role, with a strong focus on maximising the opportunities for our valued exhibitors. Gaby, who joined the team in July, has over 5 years experience in the event management field, most recently in the role of Head of Sales at the Perth Royal Show.
“I’m excited to step into this new role and be a part of the team who deliver the FarmFest and AgQuip Field day events. Both events are recognised as platforms for connecting the farming communities and the businesses supporting them, and I look forward to continue to build these connections” - Gaby
Field Day Awareness Week - Feb 2 - 6
As a member of the Association of Agricultural Field Days of Australasia, FarmFest and our fellow field days are proud to celebrate Field Day Awareness Week. Field days play an important role in connecting communities, building partnerships that promote growth and sustainability and exposing innovation and technology to those involved in the farming sector.
If you would like to find out more about Field Day Awareness Week visit fielddaysanz.com
We look forward to delivering another successful event in 2026.
The FarmFest Team
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, 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Gunnedah Shire will once again host Australia’s biggest field days when AgQuip opens on August 20.
AgQuip brings the world to Gunnedah and Gunnedah to the world as thousands of visitors flock to the field days site on Black Jack Road.
Gunnedah Shire Council Manager Economy & Growth Susan Frater said Gunnedah Shire was at the heart of this important event.
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.
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.
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.
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.
