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Field days draws huge crowd by Mike Isle photos by Robert Sutton
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It’s one of the biggest events in Selwyn’s social, recreational and rural calendars and the year’s South Island Agricultural Field Days (SIAFD) lives up to all the hype as thousands flocked to the three-day event at Kirwee.
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Organisers estimate that the event attracted a crowd of up to 30,000, and more than 380 exhibitors packed out the 35-hectare site from March 27 to 29. This event showcases products such as fencing, veterinary, chemicals or workshop tools in the agriculture and forestry industry. It gives farmers,
agricultural contractors and city folk the opportunity to see the latest in agricultural machinery and services that are available on the market, particularly home-grown products. Organising committee chairman Rodney Hadfield said the field days provide a huge opportunity for people in
the agricultural industry to network, meet customers and view new machinery. With its focus on presenting working machines, SIAFD reinforces the relationship between farmers, manufacturers, retailers and technical experts, Hadfield said.
“A picture postcard at every turn.” - Melanie from Singapore
Time to see it for yourself
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