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’

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.