Invaluable opportunity

Welcome to Horsham and the Wimmera. After the COVID disruptions of the past two years, it will be wonderful to again see the site full and buzzing with exhibitors and patrons attending this important agricultural trade fair.

Hopefully, we are blessed with some fine weather for this threeday event.

With agriculture the main industry in western Victoria, the economic benefit from this event is significant to both our region and the broader Victorian economy.

Field days are an invaluable opportunity for farmers and industry to learn from each other and share challenges, innovative solutions and technological advances.

Asking questions and investigating new equipment options, in an obligation-free environment, helps patrons plan and budget for future purchases.

Remember, you don’t need to be involved with agriculture to enjoy the event – there will be something to interest everyone on site.

I have no doubt that social connections and interactions will be a highlight of these three days.

Catching up with friends that you haven’t seen since the last field days will be heart-warming.

Raising the awareness of the mental and physical health challenges among the farming community has reinforced the importance of personal interactions.

I encourage patrons to take the time to access the different services and have a ‘health check’ while at the Wimmera Machinery Field Days.

Congratulations to president Tim Rethus, the volunteer committee and staff for your hard work and commitment through the challenging times and on delivering another successful event.

Horsham Rural City Council is a proud supporter of the Wimmera Machinery Field Days.

If you have queries or questions for council or would simply like to chat, please call into our site in the Moore Exhibition Centre.