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.
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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.
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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.
Thousands of companies and hundreds of demonstrations and events can be hard to keep track of but visitors to Aon AgQuip won’t miss a thing – if you tune into FM 106.7.
Introduced with great success nine years ago, AgQuip FM 106.7 will be celebrating the event’s 50th anniversary and to ensure visitors know exactly what’s happening and where.
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The Land Watch team is attending AgQuip for the second year in a row. Visit us on site J/10.
“Our systems are daily helping to prevent theft and vandalism on properties by deterring would-be thieves and vandals with their stately presence and warning signage. In the event that damage or theft does occur, the 24/7 recorded footage can provide the necessary information to law enforcement to catch those responsible. This includes infra-red footage at night-time.”
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Gunnedah Shire Council is more than proud to sponsor the AgQuip Field Days in its golden anniversary year.
For 50 years, AgQuip has been held in the heart of agricultural country – Gunnedah Shire.
As well as being the home of AgQuip, Gunnedah is the site of golden canola, wheat and sunflowers, and a diverse range of crops that change with the seasons. We have a thriving business sector and a strong and growing community. We have open spaces, great shops and skies that go on forever.
Clipex® Fencing & Stockyards, an industry leader renowned for their innovative agricultural solutions, has launched their latest product, the PGX Cattle Ramp.
"Clipex® is constantly pushing the boundaries of agricultural products in Australia and around the world" Clipex® founder Ashley Olsson said.
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.
Grab your AgQuip 50th anniversary official merchandise memento!
As we welcome the 50th celebration of the famous AgQuip field days we are debuting the official merchandise collection on line and on site in August, celebrating this iconic national field day.
The 50th AgQuip has amazing merchandise on offer, which will be launched at this year’s special event.
Get Your AgQuip Tickets Online
You are now able to go to www.agquip.com.au to purchase your tickets to this mammoth, milestone agri-event, which is celebrating 50 years.
AgQuip online ticket admission is $10 and children 11 years and under are admitted free. The ticket is valid for a single admission for one day or multiple days and family passes are available to the event. The event ticket service is available on site at $15 and children 11 years and under are free.
Aon AgQuip will celebrate an historic 50 years in 2023, with a full house of exhibitors confirmed
Aon returns as major sponsor for 50th event
The countdown is on to the nation’s largest premier primary industry field days event, with Aon AgQuip set to celebrate a historic 50-years, when the event gets underway in northwest NSW this month.
For many primary producers, the impact of droughts, floods, escalating production costs and staff shortages has led to challenging times.
But all who live on the land know these ups and downs will come and go and as most are currently enjoying a better run of seasonal conditions and commodity prices, many are looking forward to getting back to events like the Aon AgQuip Field Days in Gunnedah in August.
