IT’S all systems go as thousands of people prepare to descend on Gunnedah for AgQuip 2018.
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Lines of trucks carrying a variety of farming machinery and equipment filled the driveways on Monday ahead of the annual agricultural field days.
Fairfax Rural Events group manager Kate Nugent said this year’s three-day event was set to be “unreal”.
“For the past several days Gunnedah has seen a hive of activity as exhibitors have made their way here to set up,” Ms Nugent said.
“It never ceases to amaze me how eager all of these exhibitors are to come out here, get set up and showcase their products to all of the visitors.”
Held on a 32-hectare site eight kilometres west of Gunnedah, AgQuip will see a variety of different exhibits from the latest in farming equipment, seminars and technology demonstrations.
“There really will be something for everyone at this year’s event,” Ms Nugent said.
“We will have some of our original exhibitors back with us again this year, as well as plenty of first-time exhibitors.
“I think that blend of first-time and experienced exhibitors is what makes the event in Gunnedah so special and for so memorable for anyone who visits.”
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Ms Nugent said the event’s seminar room would prove to be a highlight of the coming three days.
“The seminars always offer a good chance for farmers, suppliers and the like the chance to share information,” she said.
“As well as that, given the severe drought conditions we are seeing across the state, the seminar room at site O-16 will be used for drought support seminars.
“They will run each day from 9am and will hopefully give all of the drought support networks a chance to connect with farmers who are doing it tough and let them know what support is available to them.
“It’s no secret the drought is taking a heavy toll on so many people in the bush, so it’s vital to give our farmers the help and support they need.”