Exhibitors are promising lots of gear, some never seen before in New Zealand, says the event coordinator Meagan Edmonds.
Businesses had rushed to book at least 90% of available sites by late January, she says. “They rushed to book a spot…. [Most of] the event ground filled up in less than seven months”.
“Exhibitors got involved quickly for this event. Companies have also made plans to bring their biggest, brightest and latest machinery and products to the event. Many exhibitors will launch brand new inventions.”
The Indian giant Mahindra will launch new vehicles – the Mahindra mForce 100p, the company’s first 100hp tractor in New Zealand, and a 20hp tractor.
Cervus Northland manager Tim Osmond says John Deere also has big plans for the event: he hopes to unveil a new transmission.
Edmonds says exhibitors expect to let visitors get their hands on the gear. And several have talked to her about staging live demonstrations.
The organisers have worked harder to service visitors looking for food, household items and tools.
“And a new entrance and an increase in visitor facilities will make attending the event more comfortable.”
Sponsor ANZ will have four-ATM units and two mobile cash carts, making shopping easy.
Early interest is strong in scholarships on offer by Northland Field Days, Edmonds says. Five scholarships, each for $2000, are offered to agricultural students from Northland.
Launched last year, this scheme attracted quality entries, and Edmonds expects a similar response this year.
“Everybody who’s called in seems excited by the prospect of these grants.”
