AgQuip kicks off in Gunnedah next Tuesday for its 50th Anniversary Year, with Gunnedah Shire Council on board as a sponsor.
Mayor, Jamie Chaffey said Gunnedah was the birthplace of AgQuip, with the first field days held in 1973 through the efforts of a small but visionary group of primary producers and volunteers.
“The AgQuip Field Days were not only an ingenious idea, but they were so successful that the legacy has been carried on for half a century, and become one of the biggest field day events in the Southern Hemisphere,” Mayor Chaffey said.
“AgQuip, now held by ACM Rural Events, has cemented Gunnedah Shire’s reputation as the birthplace of innovation in agriculture. People from around the country and around the world gather here to see the future of farming.
“Each year, our Shire buzzes with the excitement of tens of thousands of exhibitors, sponsors and visitors who are here to see cutting-edge technology, technical demonstrations and the latest in efficiency and sustainability.
“AgQuip also shines a light on the Gunnedah Shire community and just how enviable our lifestyle can be. Our people are ambassadors for this beautiful part of NSW, and our organisations and businesses underpin the success of this important event.”
Mayor Chaffey said with the influx of visitors would come the usual increase in traffic, and called on residents to be patient on the roads over the three-day period of AgQuip.
The Gunnedah Shire Council stand is located at site number AA-BB/09, which is in the Education Pavilion.
