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Field Days

Biggest and best yet

THEY do things big at Speed – but in 2024 the little town that roars really outdid itself. The 44th incarnation of its Mallee Machinery Field Days smacked it clean out of the park with the biggest display of machinery in its history. And when we say...

20 Aug 2024
Field Days

Huge field days backs MMD fight

MALLEE Machinery Field Days took an innovative change of direction this year, turning its traditional guest speaker role into an opportunity to stage a massive fundraiser on behalf of the FightMND Foundation. With exhibitors packing 240 sites just...

10 Aug 2024
Education

Young farmers get business skills

BIRCHIP Cropping Group has launched an initiative to provide young farmers with new skill sets to enable them to make better on-farm decisions. The BCG Cultivating Futures in Farming Mentor Program has been deigned to arm growers with the skills to...

19 Jul 2024
Education

Students join field day for career insights

A TOUR designed for high-school students will be one of the highlights at Birchip Cropping Group’s main field day on September 13 at Kinnabulla. The tour will run concurrently with sessions designed for farmers and advisers...

26 Aug 2023
Field Days

Farm health on the bill

BIRCHIP Cropping Group’s main field day will be held on Wednesday, September 13, at Kinnabulla, at the corner Watchupga West and Crosbie roads. The event offers growers and advisers the latest in local agronomic research including...

11 Aug 2023
Field Days

Leading through the tough times

AFTER seven years of overseeing the Mallee’s largest agricultural field days, outgoing president Terry (Jacko) Kiley has called it a day. Mr Kiley, who resigned earlier this year, said he had enjoyed the role. “The 40th anniversary of the Mallee...

30 Jul 2023
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Field Days

Belle-vue scales up for Speed

Belle-vue Machinery is set to have one of its biggest displays at this year’s Mallee Machinery Field Days. Set to showcase the large range of products and well-renowned brands, Belle-vue general manager Justin Ward said site preparations began to...

30 Jul 2023
Field Days

Unique breed rising in popularity

IT’S been three long years since Gamadale Australian White Sheep Stud has had a presence at the Mallee Machinery Field Days. The Lascelles-based stud is looking forward to once again showcasing some of their top rams, ahead of their September 22...

29 Jul 2023
Field Days

GROWING up within a family of bakers, Emma Wilken

GROWING up within a family of bakers, Emma Wilken was inspired by her mum and grandma in the kitchen from a young age. It ignited her passion for baking and inspired her to launch her own side hustle.“I’ve always been interested in cake making,“ Ms...

29 Jul 2023
Field Days

Primary choice for harvest productivity

FOR Mallee farmer John Mead, the “DuckFoot™ Paddle Tine”, has been an essential tool for increasing harvester front feeding and productivity. In November 2022, Steve Kastning, inventor of the DuckFoot™, visited Australia to help growers reduce...

28 Jul 2023
Field Days

Rural Bank offers positive forecast

MOST Australian cropping regions have had a good autumn break and seeded full program but a forecast drier winter and spring is weighing on sentiment. Australian winter crop production is forecast to fall 34 per cent from last season’s...

28 Jul 2023
Field Days

OAK Magazine publisher passionate about stories from the bush

Kimberley Furness is a former journalist, social media trainer and mum who couldn’t find stories like hers on the magazine shelves… so she created a publishing platform to produce them. The mum of four said she spent endless hours browsing...

28 Jul 2023
Field Days

Supermoto star set to take on the world

HORSHAM-based Supermoto racer Joshua Mclean has already tasted international success, but he is determined to “raise the bar yet again” this year. The 32 year-old will be on hand to meet fans on both days of this year’s Mallee Machinery Field Days...

27 Jul 2023
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Farmers to embark on charity drive

Cullulleraine farmers Andrew and Meagan Kay are set to embark on a fundraising adventure when they take part in this year’s Variety Bash. The 10-day trip will see the husband and wife duo travel from Melbourne to the Gold Coast, in their Ford...

27 Jul 2023
Field Days

Get a bird’s eye view of iconic Mallee event

HELICOPTER pilot Bryce Nietvelt will provide a unique bird’s-eye view when he flies in for the upcoming Mallee Machinery Field Days. Those attending this year’s two-day event will have the opportunity to hit the sky for a 10-minute joy...

26 Jul 2023
Field Days

Action Unveils Premium Farm Sheds at Mallee Machinery Field Days

THERE will be plenty of Action at site 98 at this year’s Mallee Machinery Field Days. Action “The Big Shed People” are a third-generation family business specialising in designing, manufacturing and installing heavy-duty farm sheds across Victori...

26 Jul 2023
Field Days

Fitting reward for hard-working club

HAVING the Mallee Machinery Field Days recognised as an award-winning event provided a “real buzz” for the Speed Lions Club. But it also strengthened the resolve of members to not stop striving for their community. The Speed Lions Club won the...

25 Jul 2023