Those who take the time to attend the popular two-day gathering can once again expect to come away inspired, invigorated and connected.

Despite the challenges over the last 30 months, worldwide sales of agricultural tractors and machinery have remained buoyant – albeit with disruptions of raw materials, components and shortages of staff.

OPINION: As agriculture continues its march into the digital age - where farmers, paddocks, machines and inputs are all interconnected - one must wonder whether an individual or organisation could wreak havoc if they broke into operating systems.

After 50 years of working closely with farmers and contractors, Paul Wilkins has been awarded the Tractor and Machinery Association's (TAMA) 2022 President's Award for Service to the Industry.

Irish farm management software company Herdwatch is launching its award-winning Flockwatch app at Fieldays to service the New Zealand sheep industry.

Massey Ferguson's MF 5S Series has scooped a Farm Machine 2023 Award for tractors less than 120hp at the recently held SIMA Show in Paris.

After a short hiatus, New Zealand's National Fieldays event is back - with a brand-new sponsor.

With the rescheduled National Fieldays only a week away and the woes of Covid-19 largely behind us, the organisers are pushing a message of positivity for the rest of 2022 and beyond.

Primary sector partners have signalled a united determination to advocate strongly for farmers on emissions pricing.

OPINION: I trust this finds all things well with you at your place this week.