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OPINION: Once upon a time the Fieldays were for real farmers, salt of the earth people who thrived on hard yakka.

Already causing a stir in the burgeoning ute sector, JAC (“Jack”) has raised its profile by being named as the latest major sponsor of June’s National Fieldays, where it will officially introduce its top-of-the-line T9 4WD double cab ute to the market, joining its fleet of 100% EV and Cummins diesel trucks.

With two months until National Fieldays at Mystery Creek, organisers say 90% of sites have been booked by exhibitors.

The Forestry Hub returns to Fieldays for its third consecutive year, showcasing how trees and wood are transforming New Zealand.

OPINION: The annual Fieldays at Mystery Creek next week should inject some much-needed energy into the agricultural sector, however, a mate of the Hound questions whether the organisers truly understand that most of the exhibitors are hoping to see farmers – not just all-and-sundry – coming through the turnstiles.

This year’s Fieldays will feature a Rural Advocacy Hub - bringing together various rural organisations who are advocating for farmers and championing their interests as one team, under one roof, for the first time.

It's that time again to break out the gumboots and a warm coat for the National Fieldays, which for 2023, returns to its normal mid-winter timeslot.

Massey University will be celebrating its 50th anniversary of holding a site at the National Fieldays this year.

OPINION: With National Fieldays around the corner, many farmers will be making their annual pilgrimage to Mystery Creek this year.

The New Zealand National Fieldays Society has its first woman president.