EVENT: Elmore Field Days 2014
Renowned local cultivator manufacturer Yeomans Plow had its range of products on display at the 2014 Elmore field days.
An annual highlight of the Elmore Machinery field days is the exhibitor awards.
NZ agricultural machinery manufacturer Duncan Ag won the Imported Machine of the Year award for its 5m folding seeder.
Machinery demos were held throughout the field days.
A new addition to this year's event is the Taste More Pavillion showcasing some of the region's best local produce.
Kuhn took home the award for the Best Static Display.
Kuhn's new Axis 50.1 spreader is as smart as spreaders can get. Users just set and forget.
NFM's Tom Dickson got his hands on the Kuhn Axis 50.1 H-EMC-W spreader for a detailed review so keep your eyes peeled for the report coming soon.
Kuhn's new Performer cultivators
Duncan Ag Australia Sales Manager Anthony White speaks to NFM about winning the coveted Imported Machine of the Year award.
A cultivator demo underway.
Sheep shearing demonstrations are also a highlight of the annual Elmore field days.
Northern Feed Sytems captured the TMA Elmore Machine of the Year award for its Attrition Disc Mill.
The winner of the Australian Machine of the Year award goes to local livestock handling expert Ezy Rollover Crush.
Ezy Rollover Crush Director Peter Mulcahy explaining the innovative features of its award-winning livestock handling machine.
Crowds swarmed the Taste More Pavilion by midday to taste some cheese and buy some refreshing cider.
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Renowned local cultivator manufacturer Yeomans Plow had its range of products on display at the 2014 Elmore field days.
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An annual highlight of the Elmore Machinery field days is the exhibitor awards.
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NZ agricultural machinery manufacturer Duncan Ag won the Imported Machine of the Year award for its 5m folding seeder.
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Machinery demos were held throughout the field days.
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A new addition to this year's event is the Taste More Pavillion showcasing some of the region's best local produce.
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Kuhn took home the award for the Best Static Display.
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Kuhn's new Axis 50.1 spreader is as smart as spreaders can get. Users just set and forget.
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NFM's Tom Dickson got his hands on the Kuhn Axis 50.1 H-EMC-W spreader for a detailed review so keep your eyes peeled for the report coming soon.
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Kuhn's new Performer cultivators
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Duncan Ag Australia Sales Manager Anthony White speaks to NFM about winning the coveted Imported Machine of the Year award.
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A cultivator demo underway.
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Sheep shearing demonstrations are also a highlight of the annual Elmore field days.
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Northern Feed Sytems captured the TMA Elmore Machine of the Year award for its Attrition Disc Mill.
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The winner of the Australian Machine of the Year award goes to local livestock handling expert Ezy Rollover Crush.
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Ezy Rollover Crush Director Peter Mulcahy explaining the innovative features of its award-winning livestock handling machine.
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Crowds swarmed the Taste More Pavilion by midday to taste some cheese and buy some refreshing cider.
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Leading Victorian agricultural event Elmore Field Days will be held from October 7 to 9 this year.
The event celebrated its half-a-century milestone last year and featured a range of special displays and events including vintage tractor parades, the release of a special commemoration publication and a special appearance by Victorian Premier Denis Napthine.
Over 600 exhibitors signed up for last year’s show with visitor numbers hitting the 40,000 mark.
This year, the show will feature a new food and wine pavilion to showcase the exquisite produce that the Elmore region and Victoria has to offer. Visitors can expect to see, taste and buy homemade products such as jams, cheeses, wine, sauces, meat and juices.
The field days also acknowledges innovation in machinery technology as well as exhibitor site layout by handing out awards such as Best Overall Exhibit, Elmore Machine of the Year and Telstra’s Technology & Innovation award.
There will be a number of demonstrations and competitions such as an Ag Art Wear competition and In Paddock Demonstrations to showcase a wide variety of machinery.
View the pictures above from this year’s event.
Check out our coverage and list of videos from the 2014 Elmore Machinery Field Days
WHEN
Tuesday October 7 to Thursday October 9
Opening hours: 8.30am to 5pm daily
WHERE
48 Rosaia Road, Elmore VC 3558
WHO
Primary producers, families, children
TICKETS
Adults - $18
Secondary students - $8
Children (under 12) – Free
Accommodation
To help plan your trip, click here to find accommodation in Elmore.
MORE INFORMATION
Find out more information such as detailed program lists and contact details on the Elmore Field Days website.
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