Farmers turn out in droves for record day at National Fieldays

New Zealand National Agricultural Fieldays bustled today with 32,935 visitors through Mystery Creek; proving the busiest Thursday since Fieldays launched in 1969. Organisers are delighted at the results; General Manager Barry Quayle commenting “Today’s numbers were evidence the industry is looking forward and our exhibitors are reaping the rewards of this optimism.”

At today’s media conference co Strategic Partner ANZ revealed it will offer an agricultural business the chance to have an expenses-paid place on its exporter tour to Vietnam next year. ANZ New Zealand Managing Director, Commercial & Agri, Graham Turley said; “We want to see the rural sector grow and our involvement in the industry grow by ensuring our farmers and agribusiness have the support and connections they need to maximise their business opportunities. The ANZ Vietnam Exporter Tour Competition is one example of our ongoing commitment to the rural sector. “

The Premier Feature for the next National Fieldays was also unveiled to set the stage for 2012. Titled the ‘Changing face of farming’, the feature will address the changing land ownership model in New Zealand and aims to provide a great platform for discussion.

The 2011 New Zealand National Agricultural Fieldays is on now until Saturday at Mystery Creek Events Centre, 10 minutes south of Hamilton. Developed by not for profit, the National Fieldays Society; the Fieldays event is proudly supported by strategic partners; ANZ and the University of Waikato. Tickets to the event can be purchased at the gate or online www.fieldays.co.nz.