THE worldwide COVID-19 pandemic highlighted the importance of Australia’s vibrant agricultural industry.
As the nation went into lockdown and strict border controls came into place, it was business as usual for the region’s farmers, who continued to work around the clock, sowing and harvesting their crops, and contributing to Australia’s food bowl.
“The last two years have been tough on everyone,” Mallee Machinery Field Days secretary Matt Brady said, noting it was the first time in the event’s proud 40-year history that the field days had been cancelled.
“I think a lot of people have missed it.”
Mr Brady has been a member of the Speed Lions Club for five years and last year was appointed secretary of the field days.
This role involves organising and overseeing the exhibitors each year.
With sites at full capacity, Mr Brady said this year was shaping up to be a huge event.
“While COVID put a stop to the event, time didn’t stand still for the agricultural industry,” Mr Brady said.
“There will be lots of new releases this year and for many businesses, this is the first time in three years they have had an opportunity to showcase them to a wider audience.”
New exhibitors include Queensland based Gessner who will have their rhino deep ripper and hydraulic deep ripper on display for the first time at the Mallee Machinery Field Days.
Agcloud, specialising in farm security, connectivity and monitoring systems, is also among the first-time exhibitors, while Western Australia based 4Farmers will also exhibit at this year’s field days for the first time.
Meanwhile, Clear Ridge Fabrication, from West Wyalong will showcase their new SUPA Bin 44000 and SUPA Tube 10000.
“It’s great to see these new businesses come on board and be a part of our ever-evolving showcase for the agricultural sector,” Mr Brady said.
“The field days continue to evolve and expand, with new, innovative products to keep us all up to speed.”
