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Inventions intend to inspire

Thursday, 17 June 2010, 12:46 pm | National Agricultural Fieldays

The most ground-breaking competition at Fieldays, the Innovation Competition, is sure to astound farming devotees with the selection and quality of entries. Both sections in the competition, the Inventions category and the Equipment category, ... More >>

Exciting exhibits equipped for Fieldays

Wednesday, 9 June 2010, 2:54 pm | National Agricultural Fieldays

With the 2010 New Zealand National Agricultural Fieldays only a week away, exhibitors are starting to rev up their sites to get the most out of being a part of the largest agricultural event in the Southern Hemisphere. The agribusiness event is the innovative ... More >>

Rural singles revealed

Thursday, 27 May 2010, 11:51 am | National Agricultural Fieldays

National Fieldays are delighted to announce the finalists for the Rural Bachelor of the Year and the Rural Good Keen Girl competitions. Finalists come from all over New Zealand to compete at the New Zealand National Agricultural Fieldays, 16-19 June, ... More >>

The wider Waikato set to wow Fieldays visitors

Wednesday, 12 May 2010, 4:29 pm | National Agricultural Fieldays

Every year, the New Zealand National Agricultural Fieldays attracts large numbers to the Waikato region. Over the four days of Fieldays, thousands flock to Mystery Creek Events Centre. Accommodation facilities in the area are occupied months in ... More >>

Ag Art Wear winners announced

Monday, 15 June 2009, 12:24 pm | National Agricultural Fieldays

Designers held their breath as the 2009 National Fieldays Ag Art Wear Competition winners were announced on Friday, 12th June. Ag Art Wear attracted record numbers this year as over 800 people packed in to see the show. Over $16,000 worth of prizes ... More >>

Fabulous Food at Fieldays

Monday, 15 June 2009, 12:19 pm | National Agricultural Fieldays

Kiwi’s Best at National Fieldays has turned tasting New Zealands finest produce into a full time job. The Kiwi’s Best marquee has been full to bursting during the first three days of Fieldays. All the Kiwi’s Best exhibitors have been inundated ... More >>

Innovations … where tomorrows answers come from

Thursday, 11 June 2009, 4:29 pm | National Agricultural Fieldays

The Innovation centre at the 2009 Fieldays has attracted 68 entries in the six categories, all vying for the ultimate Innovation award, The Golden Standard. The awards were presented this morning at a breakfast function on site at Fieldays. More >>

National Fieldays outlook positive

Thursday, 11 June 2009, 4:08 pm | National Agricultural Fieldays

New Zealand National Agricultural Fieldays opened its gates today to an enthusiastic crowd keen to see what would be on display at the largest agribusiness event in the southern hemisphere. Held at Mystery Creek Events Centre and officially opened by ... More >>

From rural reside to the runway!

Thursday, 4 June 2009, 4:16 pm | National Agricultural Fieldays

Ag Art Wear is back with an amazing assortment of art for the body for the upcoming 2009 New Zealand National Agricultural Fieldays. This competition is in its 16th year and brings farming to fashion, as all garments entered must be created from ... More >>

Fieldays Rural Bachelor 2009 finalists announced

Friday, 22 May 2009, 1:14 pm | National Agricultural Fieldays

National Fieldays are proud to announce the eight finalists competing for the 2009 ‘Fieldays Rural Bachelor of the Year®’ title at New Zealand National Agricultural Fieldays, 10 - 13 June, held at Mystery Creek Events Centre, south of Hamilton. More >>

A Food Lovers Paradise at Fieldays

Monday, 27 April 2009, 1:54 pm | National Agricultural Fieldays

Fieldays is delighted to announce the inclusion of the Cuisine Artisan Awards 2009 winners in the very popular Kiwi’s Best feature at New Zealand National Agricultural Fieldays at Mystery Creek 10-13 June. More >>

Rural Bachelor of the Year - Got what it takes?

Wednesday, 22 April 2009, 3:19 pm | National Agricultural Fieldays

The search is on for the 2009 Fieldays Rural Bachelor of the year. Entries are now open to single men from all over the countryside. Eligible bachelors who think they’ve got what it takes, should be aged over 18, work in the rural sector and exude understated ... More >>

Tractor Pilots wanted for Grand Prix Tractor Pull

Friday, 30 January 2009, 4:42 pm | National Agricultural Fieldays

Growing fast in Europe, it's now New Zealand's turn to experience the adrenalin rush that is Weight Transfer Tractor Pulling. The latest addition to the popular motorsport of Tractor Pulling, classes under the NEW Farmstock category make this thrilling ... More >>

Environment Waikato to sponsor Premier Feature

Thursday, 12 June 2008, 5:41 pm | National Agricultural Fieldays

Environment Waikato is to be the sponsor of the Premier Feature at Fieldays next year to be entitled “My Land, Our Environment”. The announcement was made today by Environment Waikato chairman Peter Buckley and Fieldays chairman Lloyd Downing, ... More >>

Finding a solution at Fieldays Innovation Centre

Thursday, 12 June 2008, 11:05 am | National Agricultural Fieldays

Innovations judges announced the winning entries in the Fieldays Innovation Centre this morning, saying that simple and effective solutions to common farm problems were the order of the day. More >>

Looking for ‘Golden Standard’ inventions

Friday, 2 May 2008, 5:19 pm | National Agricultural Fieldays

f you’ve ever looked at an agricultural or horticultural problem and seen an opportunity, the Fieldays Innovation Centre, powered by the University of Waikato, is looking for you. The search is on for amazing inventions, improved equipment and talented ... More >>

Fieldays Ag Art Wear entry deadlines extended

Tuesday, 15 May 2007, 11:48 am | National Agricultural Fieldays

It’s not too late to create a masterpiece for the Ag Art Wear Competition with entry deadlines extended until early June. Fieldays organisers are pleased with the interest in the competition with a range of entries received including strong representation ... More >>

Possums in the spotlight at Fieldays

Tuesday, 15 May 2007, 11:46 am | National Agricultural Fieldays

Possums are in demand again this winter, as the Fieldays Possum Fur Fashion Award returns to Fieldays. Entries are open for the competition, which challenges designers to create fashion garments and accessories made out of treated possum fur. More >>

Fieldays sales continue record high

Friday, 2 September 2005, 12:26 am | National Agricultural Fieldays

Fieldays exhibitors have reported sales figures of $156.9 million over the four days of the event – trumping 2004’s then-record sales of $131.5 million. The data has been collated from exhibitor surveys for the 2005 June Fieldays event More >>

Kiwi’s rewarded for ingenuity

Thursday, 28 July 2005, 1:01 pm | National Agricultural Fieldays

This is art that anyone can make. Entries are now open for the Fieldays® No.8 Wire National Art Award, and with $5,000 in cash prizes, organisers are encouraging Kiwi’s to get creative. More >>

   

 
 
 
 
 

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