42,500 flock through Waimumu gates

42,500 flock through Waimumu gates

Jane Poole (left) and Piper Ryland, from farm advisory and accounting firm Agri-Focus, were popular with young visitors to Field Days. PHOTO: STEPHEN JAQUIERY The Southern Field Days have come and gone, with the tide turning for beef and lamb leading to a "really positive" outlook for the public and exhibitors alike — and excitement building for 2028.

Farming innovation sparking at Waimumu

Reading Time: 2 minutes Innovation took centre stage at Southern Field Days in Waimumu last week, with a record number of entries in this year’s Innovations Awards. Judged on February 11 and presented on February 13, the awards recognised standout new ideas and technology showcased at the event. There were four categories: the Open, Number 8 Wire section, Primary School section, and a new addition this year, New Technology. The judging panel con…