Statement from the 2019 Organising Chairman
18 April 2019
On behalf of the Organising Committee of the South Island Agricultural Field Days, we wish to extend our deepest sympathies to the families and friends of those victims of the tragic shootings that took place in Christchurch on Friday 15 March.
We acknowledge that the Muslim community are an important part of the agricultural industry and many of us have employees, employers and friends that have been affected by this tragedy.
After liaising with local police and our Health & Safety providers, we have made the decision to proceed with holding the 2019 South Island Agricultural Field Days at Kirwee next week. We have added extra security measures such as installed security cameras and more lighting, and we will work with the police if they have further suggestions.
We will be observing a minutes silence at 12pm on Wednesday 27th March out of respect for those New Zealanders that lost their lives last Friday.
Rodney Hadfield
2019 SIAFD Organising Committee Chairman
Stunning autumn weather has ensured strong crowd numbers on the opening day of the South Island Agricultural Field Days in Kirwee, drawn to the wide array of exhibitors, demonstrations and competitions with a strong rural focus.
This year the next generation of farmers can try their hand at some true farming challenges while also enjoying the technology and innovation showcased at the South Island’s premier agricultural event, the South Island Agricultural Field Days.
Getting in early for tickets to this year’s South Island Agricultural Field Days (SIAFD) means ticket holders could win twice, not only having access to the South Island’s premier agricultural event but also the opportunity to win a prize pack worth over $1000.
Organisers have gone to extra effort to ensure more space than ever is available and are urging companies intending to exhibit to get in sooner rather than later to secure some prime field days real estate.
The ability to get up close and under the hood of some of the most innovative, modern agri-tech and equipment on the market today has always been at the core of the South Island Agricultural Field Days, and the 2025 event promises to be no exception.
Congratulations to our Award Winners at the South Island Agricultural Field Days 2023
Southerly blasts bringing bursts of hail and rain failed to deter over 7000 visitors to the South Island Agricultural Field Days on its opening day, with better weather promising even more visitors for the next two days.
Innovation and technology are key themes at this year’s South Island Agricultural Field Days, featuring an exciting line up of entries for the event’s Innovation Award.
The sheds have been built, the marquees are up and now the six hundred plus exhibitors are busily dressing their sites as New Zealand oldest and largest regional Agricultural Field Days transforms an 80ha site in the outskirts of Christchurch into a satellite village for next week's South Island Agricultural Field Days.
The opportunity for farmers to see, touch and operate the latest in agricultural equipment returns this year as the countdown commences to the South Island Agricultural Field Days, held at Kirwee from March 29 to 31.
