The agribusiness super event is scheduled for September 23 to 25 and has evolved into the nation’s agricultural shopfront over its 62-year history, with 14km of outdoor sites.
“The event has a proud heritage and the HMFD Co-operative has never lost sight of the primary reason for its existence — to showcase the agricultural industry, and the very latest in new and emerging agricultural technology,” HMFD chief executive Belinda Anderson said.
This year’s field days will have all the usual attractions, including the prestigious Henty Machine of the Year Award, the working sheepdog trials, Country Lifestyle pavilion, Farm Gate, Baker Seeds agronomy trials, helicopter joyrides, live entertainment, the Natural Fibre Fashion Awards and vintage farm machinery display.
“2025 will further build on the visitor experience achieved with last year’s launch of Agtech Alley, a collaboration with the NSW Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development,” Mrs Anderson said.
The 2025 field days will be officially opened by popular television presenter, wool industry ambassador and fashion designer Catriona Rowntree.
The official opening on Tuesday, September 23 will include the presentation of the prestigious Henty Machine of the Year Award, while Greater Hume Council will sponsor the Best Australian Designed and Manufactured Machine to be presented on Wednesday, September 24 at 10.30am.
NSW Governor Margaret Beazley will also visit the field days on Wednesday, September 24.
Farm Gate will be a hive of activity of gourmet products direct from regional producers, while outside on the sound stage is the talented regional duo Happy Hour.
Competition is expected to be intense this year at Henty, as the nation’s best sheepdogs and their handlers gather for the Murray Valley Championship Yard Dog Trial and Henty Three Sheep Trial, which are proudly supported by Hypro.
The display by the Henty and District Antique Farm Machinery Club members always draws a large crowd of both young and old visitors, and will include machinery commemorating 100 years of Caterpillar.
Ford fans will also be able to mark 100 years of Ford in Australia with a display of vintage and classic cars alongside the latest models at the Biti Motors site.
Henty Machinery Field Days is proudly supported by the NSW Government through its tourism and major events agency Destination NSW.
Pre-purchase early bird tickets until September 22 by heading to hmfd.com.au
