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. Thursday May 23, 2024 SPECIAL PUBLICATION 5
2024 ELDERS FARMFEST GUIDE

Event sets records, innovates

ELDERS FarmFest is rec- FarmFest is on a pur- ACM's principal partner
ognised as one of the fast- pose-built site of more than Elders will run a series of
est-growing and most suc- 26 hectares. ‘‘ talks called "Farming For-
cessful field days in Australia, The simple grid pattern of It's a show very ward" at 11am each day of
showcasing more than 2000 the site makes it one of the FarmFest at the Elders stand.
companies and attracting best in Australia for visitors, much for the The talks will feature agri-
more than 50,000 visitors. including special areas for attendees. cultural experts and people
Now in its 49th year, El- live demonstrations. leading the sector, and there
ders FarmFest will kick off Mr Chapman said a new Sean McKeown, ACM Rural will be a Pitch to Paddock
at Kingsthorpe Park outside road was being built to ac- Events session for start-ups in the
Toowoomba on Tuesday, commodate extra exhibitors. agtech space.
June 4, and run until Thurs- ACM Rural Events sales is the Isuzu Iron Summit, Organisers will have shut-
day, June 6. manager Sean McKeown Crowds gather at last years FarmFest field days. File where visitors can experi- tle buses to help visitors nav-
ACM Agri commercial said an addition at this year's picture ence the power of the D- igate the 26ha site, and the
director Craig Chapman event was the launch of the Max ute. free parcel pick-up service
said this year's event is set AgSmart Connect Hub, an The latest machinery will will be available.
to have a record number of area to highlight the ad- agriculture," he said. "The show very much for the at- be on display from the likes Plenty of disabled facilities
exhibitors participating in vancements that continue to Education pavilion and the tendees. of Case IH, John Deere and and services, increased seat-
the field day, showcasing drive efficiency and sustain- Lifestyle shopping arcade "We want them to have a Hastings Deering, which ing, shade and food choices
machinery, livestock equip- ability in farming practices. cater solely to education and good experience and find the will unveil a new piece are other features of this
ment, agtech, rural services "The AgSmart Connect lifestyle so it's an easier expe- information they want. of equipment. year's event.
and lifestyle products. Hub is dedicated to the rience for the visitor. "The Livestock competi- The demonstration ar- ■ Visit acmruralevents.
"We've had a really posi- businesses, products and "We've worked hard to tion is also growing in signif- ea will have a range of com.au/farmfest/home
tive response from exhibitors services that are designed make sure attendees see icance." equipment, including a for the latest news and
and visitors," he said. to support the future of what they want to see. It's a Another new drawcard drone demo. information.

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