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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.

After an engaging response to the inaugural Country Women Competition at last year’s Amuri Show, the fun, farm focused competition heads to the South Island Agricultural Field days in 2021.

Organisers of the 2021 South Island Agricultural Field Days are looking forward to bringing people together in a celebration of the sector.

Big crowds and sunny conditions has the South Island Agricultural Field Days heading for a record attendance as it inches towards the final day of the three day event.

Judges were unanimous in their decision to award Frizzell’s Smart Paddock Weigher the 2021 Agri-Innovation award at the South Island Agricultural Field Days in Kirwee.

A bye week for the champion Crusaders is the perfect opportunity for senior lock and two-time World Cup-winning All Black Sam Whitelock to share the importance of rest, relaxation and dealing with pressure. The 32-year-old who grew up on a dairy farm in the Manawatu will be at the South Island Agricultural Field Days in Kirwee as part of his role as a Farmstrong ambassador.

The potential for positive environmental impacts, improved animal health awareness, and on farm financial gains was what drew the judges of the South Island Agricultural Field Days Agri Magic Smart Farming Award to Halter Cow Collars.

The 70 th year of South Island Agricultural Field Days is shaping up to be one of the best events yet, with demand for exhibitor space heading for a sell-out, despite there still being three months to go before the 2021 event.

The South Island Agricultural Field Days, held in Kirwee on the outskirts of Christchurch, will celebrate its 70th year in March 2021, and event Chairperson Michaela McLeod is describing it as the perfect opportunity to celebrate the industry that has been the backbone of New Zealand’s economy during the uncertain times of Covid 19.

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.

Despite some literal and figurative clouds overhead, the 2019 South Island Agricultural Field Days (SIAFD) was a success, organisers say.

Ballance Agri-Nutrients’ breakthrough environmental planning tool, MitAgator, has taken out the inaugural South Island Agricultural Field Days Smart Farming Award.