Day out at Fieldays leads to ute win
Out of more than 80,000 entries, Daniel Neil from Piopio has been announced as the lucky winner of the Isuzu D-MAX LX Double Cab 4WD Ute in this year’s Fieldays Ute giveaway.
STUDENTS AND teachers can learn more about opportunities in the agricultural sector with a new programme develop by Fieldays and New Zealand Young Farmers Association.
The Fieldays Educational Programme is designed to be a dynamic and enjoyable experience for students and teachers to learn more about new opportunities now available within the fast growing agricultural sector.
Being held at the Kaipaki Community Hall, a five-minute drive from Fieldays, the programme will run through the morning of Friday, June 13, with a free breakfast provided.
The day will consist of educational workshops presented by programme partners Dairy NZ, Beef + Lamb New Zealand, Vodafone, Hyundai New Zealand, the University Of Waikato and ANZ on a range of subjects such as goal setting and sustainable farming practices.
Ex Silver Fern and Pinnacle manager Bernice Mene will be a guest speaker. The event aims to increase the skill level of students looking at entering the agricultural sector, while providing opportunities for potential employees and employers to meet and interact.
Part of New Zealand Fieldays Society's long term plan is to use the Fieldays event as a window into the agricultural sector and to showcase opportunities for prospective students.
Those in attendance will also receive complimentary tickets to attend Fieldays 2014 and enjoy the remainder of their day there.
Fieldays is supported by Strategic Partners, ANZ and the University of Waikato on this initiative.
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