WHEN it comes to big buying decisions, there are just some things that can’t confidently be purchased unless buyers see them, touch them and experience them for yourself.
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Big-ticket items such as farm machinery fall squarely into that category – so if you’re in the market, save the date for ProAg at Macksville Showground on November 2-3.
ProAg is your once-in-a-year opportunity where you can come and see, touch, feel and compare, Fairfax Rural Events (FRE) manager Kate Nugent said.
“You can go online to do your homework – but unless you sit in the seat of that $20,000 piece of machinery and hear the purr of the engine, making a decision can be a risk,” she said.
“It’s that first-hand experience and the opportunity to talk to the manufacturer and/or the dealer.”
On the flipside, the field days at Macksville also offer organisations the chance to meet, interact and develop lasting business relationships with their customers.
Some products and services on show at this year’s ProAg include:
Automotive Spare Parts and Mechanical are revving up for a big display of tractor parts, 4WD and motor vehicle products – everything from your first choice Sparex tractor parts and accessories, Supercharge batteries, battery chargers, bonnet and headlamp protectors, compressors, detailing products, four wheel drive gear, LED light bars and lighting, recovery straps, Scepter fuel cans, seat covers, solar panels, trailer nets and tie down straps, trailer parts and accessories, trolley jacks, squat jacks and stands, vintage metal and vinyl car signs, weathershields, five types of oils and tools.
Glenlea Beef will be celebrating 46 years of breeding charolais. Glenlea Beef’s seedstock program has evolved over the years to the point where they sell their seedstock year round and provide premium marketing options to customers for their seedstock and commercial cattle. Find out more about their 50 private sale charolais bull yearlings and two-year-olds, all polled, well grown, thick bodied and full performance recorded. In addition, they have brangus and ultra black bulls available for private sale too.
Hardwood Mills and Norwood sawmills will be showcasing their portable band saw sawmills. They are demonstrating the mills daily with Australian hardwood timber, slabbing and dimensional timber.
Helen’s Garden is specialising in the collection, preservation and distribution of rare and endangered flora. Breeders of low chill fruit and ornamental trees. You’ll be green with envy when you see the amazing display of exotic flowers and plants.
You’ll discover Kubota Australia’s huge range of leading agriculture, construction and power equipment on display – this is Kubota’s time to shine. You’ll see air seeders, all terrain vehicles, backhoe loaders, balers, brushcuters, excavators, 4WD loaders, generators, mowers, muclhers, no-till equipment, ploughs, precision planting equipment, rotary hoes, skid steer loaders, compact tractors and turf care equipment.
Pioneer Water Tanks partnered with Sanitized of Switzerland to create the world’s first antimicrobial water tank liner. The technology embedded in every Aqualiner Fresh tank liner actively works against bacteria, mould and algae to keep your water fresher for longer. So whether the Aqualiner Fresh is installed in your new Pioneer tank or an old leaking concrete tank, the liner will give you years of fresh crisp clean water back with a 30-year warranty.
Professional Nibbler is a high quality Australian made tool which attaches to any electric or battery drill. It will cut 1.6mm mild steel 1.0mm stainless steel and 2.00mm aluminium without sharp edges or sparks. Great for cutting corrugated iron and car restoration.
Red River Stockyards is displaying their new release cattle crushes, cattle handling equipment, cattle yards, portable feeders for stock and sheep handling equipment.
WHM Tractors will showcase robust and engineered tractors at affordable prices. Tractor packages will be available at ProAg show special prices.
The Mid North Coast’s premier primary industry event, ProAg 2018, supported by bcu, will be staged on Friday and Saturday, November 2-3.
This year it’s free admission and free parking.
For more information about ProAg 2018, call 6768-5800, email proag@fairfaxmedia.com.au, www.facebook.com/proagfielddays, website www.proagfielddays.com.au
