Crowds descended on Lardner Park in Victoria’s Gippsland region for this year’s Farm World
Sunshine greeted visitors at this year’s staging of Farm World, held at Lardner Park near Warragul in Victoria.
This year’s event was held between Thursday March 27 and Saturday March 29, a change to last year’s schedule which saw the event run between Friday and Sunday.
Visitors could browse through rows of farm machinery from Australian and overseas dealers and manufacturers, while enjoying the likes of camel rides, motocross demonstrations and a special rodeo.
Farm World has nearly 60 years of history and is an important part of Victoria’s autumn field day calendar, alongside the likes of Wimmera Machinery Field Days, Seymour Alternative Farming Expo and East Gippsland Field Days.
Organisers have already confirmed next year’s Farm World dates, with the 2026 edition to run from Thursday March 26 to Saturday March 28.
Here is a selection of the machinery on display during this year’s event:
Claas baler
Claas Harvest Centre and Landpower displayed the Variant 565 RC baler among its selection of machinery.
Innovative technology provides for extremely fast wrapping with high bale density, while a new chain lubrication system gives a longer drive chain service life.
The smart control terminal allows hay, straw or silage to be baled in just a few clicks and all crops have excellent cutting quality thanks to the 360-degree active rotor.
This round baler is capable of producing bales between 90cm and 1.6m diameter and is also ISOBUS compatible.
JCB Fastrac tractor
Showcased by dealer Michaels Group, JCB’s flagship Fastrac 8330 iCON caught the eye.
A 348hp (260kW) engine means big jobs can be handled with ease, while operators have experienced huge benefits from its maximum speed of 70km/h.
It has been upgraded with the iCON concept, which features a 30cm touchscreen, reconfigured joystick, implement control applications and fully integrated ISOBUS connectivity.
Backed up by 1,500Nm of torque and a 10,000kg rear lift capacity, this is a tractor designed for big jobs while adding both impressive speed and technology.
Bobcat mower
Bobcat Australia, which is a division of Clark Equipment, had its range of zero-turn mowers at Farm World.
Among the seven models available is the ZT3500, which is described as an entry-level commercial size.
It is available in multiple configurations with deck widths between 1.22m and 1.55m and engines between 20.5hp (15.2kW) and 23.5hp (17.5kW).
The mower features professional-grade steel-fabricated spindle assemblies, durable hydrostatic transaxles and a high-backed mechanical suspension seat plus ergonomic user controls.
Vin Rowe range
Multi-brand dealer Vin Rowe Farm Machinery, which is based in Warragul and has over 60 years of history, displayed a wide selection of its products.
Products including Valentini rotary hoes, Einbock pasture management and Tierre chopping and mulching machines highlighted an extensive display.
One Tierre product was the TRL stalk shredder, which is designed for large farms and contractors.
This Italian made shredder can handle everything from corn and cotton through to sugar cane and is also ideal for the maintenance of uncultivated land.
Kubota tractor
Gippsland dealer Massaro Motors had the MX5200 on show, among many other Kubota tractors.
Powered by a 50hp (37kW) engine, this utility tractor features hydraulic servo systems which increase pedal responsiveness and allow smoother performance and improved control.
It features a 1,300kg rear linkage lift capacity and provides a 35.8L/min hydraulic pump output.
This tractor is designed to be a “responsive workhorse”, the manufacturer says, and is ready for a variety of tough jobs.
Pichon spreader
Available through South Australian-based company Muck Runner was the Pichon MK10 precision manure spreader.
This unit has a 10 cubic metre capacity and is fully galvanised with a 6mm thick chassis and 3mm thick sides, while also offering a one-piece gearbox and sprung drawbar.
Particularly designed for intensive use, this spreader provides robustness and versatility, and also features 150mm side extensions for extra capacity.
The Hardox blades are removable and reversible, making this an ideal unit for spreading in all types of conditions.
