The 62nd Wimmera Machinery Field Days were held in western Victoria last week
Residual water from heavy weekend rains forced the opening day’s cancellation, but Wimmera Machinery Field Days returned in style once gates opened.
Sunshine greeted crowds for what became a two-day event last Wednesday and Thursday, allowing thousands of visitors to browse everything from broadacre machinery through to technology services.
Organisers had their work cut out to prepare the site after wet conditions meant it was deemed unsafe to hold the first day following more than 100mm of rain.
In addition to the wide array of machinery on show, this year’s event had a special exhibit of ‘Fantastic Farm Trucks’ with many classic machines displayed around the site.
Wimmera also has an annual awards section to honour the best sites and machines.
Swayn & McCabe Claas Harvest Centre was named the best ag machinery outdoor site, while the Goldacres G8 Crop Cruiser Series won machine of the year.
Machinery and technology highlights from the 62nd Wimmera Machinery Field Days will be included in the next edition of Farms & Farm Machinery magazine.
